conseguí
/konseɡi/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase 'I got' is expressed as conseguí.
This is used to say that you obtained or acquired something.
Which one should you use?
While conseguí specifically implies the effort of obtaining or acquiring something, it is distinct from obtuve, which is a more formal way to say 'I obtained'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Agarré can be used to express 'I got' informally. In Spain, the informal phrase Pillé can be used instead of conseguí when saying 'I got'.
How do you pronounce it?
/konseɡi/
Did you know?
- Spanish lacks a single universal equivalent for the English word 'get'. Depending on whether you 'got' an illness, 'got' a letter, or 'got' a joke, you must use entirely different verbs like enfermarse, recibir or entender.
- The Spanish verb apañarse, used in the phrase Me apañé, literally relates to 'mending' or 'fixing' things, implying you 'got' what you needed by being resourceful or clever.
- While 'I got' in English is often neutral, using the Mexican informal Agarré to mean 'I got' can sound unexpectedly aggressive, as it literally translates to 'I grabbed' or 'I seized'.
Examples in context
- Conseguí lo que pedí.I got what I asked for.This sentence shows how to use conseguí to say you obtained something specifically requested.Tatoeba #2607338 by marcelostockle, translation #2329655 by CK
- Conseguí lo que quería.I got what I wanted.This sentence uses conseguí to describe obtaining something desired.Tatoeba #2266979 by Shishir, translation #2266978 by _undertoad
- Conseguí el boleto gratis.I got the ticket for nothing.This sentence demonstrates using conseguí to mention getting a ticket for free.Tatoeba #1265765 by marcelostockle, translation #253379 by CK
- Obtuve la becaI got the scholarship
- He conseguido el puestoI have obtained the position
- Me han otorgado el premioI have been awarded the prize
- Conseguí las entradas para el conciertoI got the tickets for the concert
- Me hice con una copia del libroI managed to get a copy of the book
- Me agencié un coche prestadoI got hold of a borrowed car
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about a recent shopping trip.
- Sofía¿Conseguiste las ofertas de la tienda?Did you get the deals at the store?
- JavierSí, conseguí una chaqueta muy barata.Yes, I got a very cheap jacket.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Yo conseguí un par de zapatos.Great! I got a pair of shoes.
- JavierParece que ambos conseguimos buenas cosas hoy.It seems we both got good things today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
