lograr
/loˈɡɾaɾ/
To achieve in Spanish is translated as lograr. Wiktionary also lists conseguir.
Meaning: (transitive) to gain or obtain (a desired objective, result, etc.) through effort or skill (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| lograr | /loˈɡɾaɾ/ |
| conseguir | /konseˈɡiɾ/ |
Both lograr and conseguir are used to express the act of gaining or obtaining a desired objective, result or goal through effort or skill. You can also use lograr directly followed by an infinitive verb to express achieving a specific action, such as lograr terminar (to achieve finishing).
Which one should you use?
If you are in a formal context and want to say 'to reach' or 'to attain', you may use alcanzar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of lograr is logrado. If you want to say 'I achieved' in the first-person singular preterite, use logré.
How do you pronounce it?
/loˈɡɾaɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish verb lograr shares its distant roots with the English word 'lucrative', as both derive from the Latin 'lucrum', meaning 'profit' or 'gain'.
- Using conseguir can sometimes imply a sense of 'managing to do something' despite difficulties, adding a layer of survival or persistence to the achievement.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, conseguir is used not just for achieving goals but as a common way to say 'to get' or 'to buy' a physical object.
Examples in context
- ¿Eso qué va a lograr?What will that achieve?This sentence is useful for asking about the result of an action using lograr.Tatoeba #13022361 by Eremon, translation #3730661 by CM
- Tom puede lograr eso.Tom can achieve that.This sentence shows how to express capability regarding an achievement with lograr.Tatoeba #13022378 by Eremon, translation #10712780 by CK
- Ziri puede lograr eso.Ziri can achieve that.This sentence demonstrates how to express capability regarding an achievement with lograr.Tatoeba #13022377 by Eremon, translation #10231620 by Amastan
- Esperamos lograr el éxito en este proyectoWe hope to achieve success in this project
- Nuestro objetivo es conseguir un acuerdo beneficioso para ambas partesOur aim is to achieve a beneficial agreement for both parties
- Dedicación y esfuerzo son la clave para alcanzar el éxitoDedication and effort are the key to achieving success
- Nos esforzamos para conseguirloWe're working hard to achieve/make it happen
- Si perseveras, lo lograrásIf you persevere, you will achieve/make it
- ¡Llegamos! Hemos conseguido nuestro objetivoWe made it! We've achieved our goal
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing their work performance.
- Elena¿Lograrás el ascenso este año?Will you achieve the promotion this year?
- DanielEspero lograrlo si sigo trabajando duro.I hope to achieve it if I keep working hard.
- ElenaDaniel, tú eres muy capaz.Daniel, you are very capable.
- DanielGracias, Elena, por tu apoyo.Thank you, Elena, for your support.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “achieve” translations and entries lograr, conseguir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conseguir, lograr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
