reach for

alargar la mano hacia

Mover la mano o el brazo hacia algo para cogerlo o tocarlo.

En inglés sencillo: To move your hand or arm toward something because you want to take or touch it.

• He reached for his cup.
• She reached for the book on the top shelf.
• Why are you reaching for my phone?

Cómo se usa: reach for someone/something (She reached for my hand.)

Sinónimos: stretch for

Expresiones frecuentes: reach for something, reach for someone, reach for help

aspirar a, perseguir

Intentar conseguir algo deseado, sobre todo una meta difícil o ambiciosa.

En inglés sencillo: To try to achieve something you want, especially a difficult or ambitious goal.

• She is reaching for success.
• The team reached for a higher standard of care.
• We encourage students to reach for their dreams.

Cómo se usa: reach for something (Young athletes should reach for their highest goals.)

Sinónimos: aim for, strive for, aspire to

Expresiones frecuentes: reach for success, reach for excellence, reach for greatness