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Puedo alcanzar la cima mañana.

Puedo alcanzar la cima mañana.
I can reach the top tomorrow.
From Lesson 153:Concessive clauses (aunque)·Spanish (Latin America)

Questions & Answers about Puedo alcanzar la cima mañana.

Why don't we need a connecting word like a or que between puedo and alcanzar?
The verb poder (to be able to / can) connects directly to an infinitive verb like alcanzar. Unlike tener which needs que (as in tengo que alcanzar) or ir which needs a (as in voy a alcanzar), poder never uses a joining word.
Why is the present tense verb puedo used when the action happens mañana (tomorrow)?
In Spanish, it is very common to use the present tense for future events if they are planned or certain. Saying puedo (I can) is perfectly natural here to describe a future ability, just like in English.
Does la cima only mean the top of a mountain?
Literally, la cima means the summit or peak of a mountain or hill. However, it is also used figuratively to mean the highest point of success, like reaching the top of your career or achieving a big goal.
How would this fit with the aunque (even though) phrases we are learning?
This sentence makes a great main clause to follow an aunque phrase. If you are stating a known, factual obstacle, you use the present indicative tense for that obstacle. For example: Aunque estoy cansado, puedo alcanzar la cima mañana (Even though I am tired, I can reach the top tomorrow).

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