consigue
/konsiɡe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "gets" is translated into Spanish as consigue.
In Spanish, other verbs express similar concepts: obtener means to obtain, recibir means to receive and adquirir means to acquire.
Which one should you use?
The word consigue is the conjugated form used for "he/she/it gets," whereas the infinitive conseguir is used to express the general concept of "to get" or "to achieve."
How do you pronounce it?
/konsiɡe/
Did you know?
- The verb conseguir is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'consequence', as both derive from the Latin 'consequi', meaning 'to follow' or 'to attain'.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, if you say no lo consigo, you might not be talking about an object but rather that you cannot find a radio station or a cellular signal.
- In Spanish, you cannot use consigue to mean 'gets' in the sense of 'becomes' or 'gets tired', which requires the verb ponerse or volverse.
Examples in context
- Tom siempre consigue un regalo por su cumpleaños.Tom always gets a present on his birthday.This sentence shows how to use consigue regarding receiving a birthday present.Tatoeba #10091032 by manufrutos, translation #10090437 by ddnktr
- Él consigue todo porque es un lameculos.He gets everything because he's a brown-noser.This sentence uses consigue in a context describing someone getting everything.Tatoeba #3685624 by carlosalberto, translation #2258353 by _undertoad
- Ella obtiene buenas notas en la escuela.She gets good grades in school.
- Él consigue la promoción en el trabajo.He gets the promotion at work.
- Ella recibe un regalo por su cumpleaños.She gets a gift for her birthday.
- Ella se cansa después del trabajo.She gets tired after work.
- Él se viste rápidamente.He gets dressed quickly.
- Ella consigue el trabajo que quería.She gets the job she wanted.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about a job opening.
- Javier¿Crees que Javier consigue el puesto?Do you think Javier gets the position?
- LucíaSí, él tiene mucha experiencia.Yes, he has a lot of experience.
- JavierOjalá que consiga el trabajo.I hope he gets the job.
- LucíaSeguro que sí.I'm sure he will.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
