within grasp

[wɪˈðɪn ɡræsp]
adjective/adverbial phrase
ao alcance
1. close enough to be obtained or achieved; nearly within one's reach or ability to accomplish
Success is within grasp if we work together on this project.
O sucesso está ao alcance se trabalharmos juntos neste projeto.
2. possible to understand or comprehend; accessible to one's understanding
The concept is within grasp for most advanced students.
O conceito está ao alcance da maioria dos alunos avançados.
3. physically close enough to be seized or held
The prize money is within grasp of the winning team.
O prêmio em dinheiro está ao alcance do time vencedor.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to express optimism about achieving goals. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ao alcance' conveys both literal and figurative proximity, making it versatile for business, academic, and casual speech. The idiom reflects a cultural emphasis on aspirational thinking and goal-setting in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
NYC Slang
in the bag, almost there, within arm's reach
Synonyms / Sinônimos
within reachat handclose at handachievableattainableaccessibleobtainable
Antonyms / Antônimos
out of reachbeyond graspunattainableinaccessibleunreachable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ao alcance
most common translation; used in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ao alcance
standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'pertinho de conseguir'
São Paulo
ao alcance
formal business and academic usage preferred
Portugal
ao alcance
identical to Brazilian usage; also 'ao seu alcance' for emphasis

Related Words

graspreachachieveobtainattainaccomplish

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the stars
bite off more than one can chew
have it all within reach
stretch one's grasp
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