conseguir
/konseˈɡiɾ/
In Spanish, the act of getting is expressed by the verb conseguir.
conseguir is a versatile verb used to mean to obtain, to get or to achieve something.
Meaning: act of obtaining or acquiring (noun)
Which one should you use?
While conseguir is used to obtain or acquire an object or a result, it is distinct from llegar, which is used to mean 'to get to' a place or to arrive.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'I got' or 'I obtained', use the first-person singular preterite form conseguí. To express the continuous aspect of the verb, such as 'getting', use the gerund consiguiendo.
How do you pronounce it?
/konseˈɡiɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish verb conseguir shares an ancestor with the English word 'consequence', as both stem from the Latin 'consequi' meaning 'to follow or reach'.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you want to say you are 'getting' or 'becoming' a certain state, such as 'getting old', you would not use conseguir but rather the verb ponerse.
- The spelling of the gerund consiguiendo changes the 'e' from the root conseguir to an 'i' to maintain the correct phonetic sound.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde vamos a conseguir el dinero?Where are we getting the money?This sentence uses conseguir to ask about the source of money.Tatoeba #7915114 by Seael, translation #2892760 by CK
- Él tuvo problemas para conseguir el dinero.He had trouble getting money.This sentence uses conseguir to describe difficulty in obtaining money.Tatoeba #1387910 by marcelostockle, translation #803048 by Source_VOA
- Su avanzada edad le impide conseguir un empleo.His advanced age prevents him from getting a job.This sentence uses conseguir to describe the difficulty of obtaining employment.Tatoeba #1277696 by marcelostockle, translation #241292 by CM
- Estoy obteniendo mi título universitario.I am getting my university degree.
- Debemos obtener más detalles sobre el proyecto.We need to get more details about the project.
- Voy a adquirir nuevos conocimientos en este curso.I am going to get new knowledge in this course.
- Es importante adquirir experiencia laboral antes de buscar un trabajo.It is important to get work experience before looking for a job.
- Vamos a conseguir más inversores para el proyecto.We are going to get more investors for the project.
- ¿Puedo conseguir una copia de ese informe?Can I obtain a copy of that report?
- Agarra el libro que está sobre la mesa.Get the book that is on the table.
- Necesito agarrar un poco de comida antes de salir.I need to grab some food before leaving.
- Voy a conseguir boletos para el concierto.I am going to get tickets for the concert.
- ¿Has conseguido trabajo?Have you found a job?
- ¡Vamos a conseguir pescado fresco para la cena!Let's get fresh fish for dinner!
- Voy a coger el tren de las 10:00 am.I am going to take the 10:00 am train.
- ¿Puedes cogerme algo de beber?Can you get/grab me something to drink?
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing their plans for a music festival.
- JavierEs difícil conseguir las entradas para el concierto.It is difficult getting the tickets for the concert.
- SofíaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, Javier.
- Javier¿Podrás conseguir dos entradas?Will you be able to get two tickets?
- SofíaLo intentaré, pero no te lo aseguro.I will try, but I can't promise you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry conseguir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conseguir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
