conseguir
/konseˈɡiɾ/
To get in Spanish is conseguir.
conseguir is used when 'to get' implies obtaining, achieving or succeeding in getting something through effort or challenge.
Which one should you use?
Use conseguir when 'to get' implies obtaining, achieving or succeeding in getting something through effort. In contrast, obtener is a more formal synonym used when 'to get' means to receive or acquire something.
How does it change in a sentence?
consigue is the third-person singular present indicative form (he/she gets/obtains). conseguí is the first-person singular preterite form (I got/obtained).
How do you pronounce it?
/konseˈɡiɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use conseguir to mean 'to get to a place' (arrive). If you want to express arriving, use llegar instead.
Did you know?
- The verb conseguir shares a common ancestor with the English word 'consequence', as both derive from the Latin 'consequi', meaning 'to follow after'.
- When saying 'I got it' in the sense of 'I understand', Spanish speakers do not use conseguir but instead say lo pillé or lo entendí.
- In some Latin American countries, conseguir is used colloquially to mean 'to find' or 'to locate' something, even if no great effort was required.
Examples in context
- Tenemos que conseguir ayuda.We've got to get help.This sentence shows how to use conseguir to express the need to get help.Tatoeba #4774663 by alegarvid, translation #3310180 by CK
- Tom esperaba conseguir un beso.Tom was hoping to get a kiss.This sentence uses conseguir to describe a hope of getting a kiss.Tatoeba #1279950 by marcelostockle, translation #1140970 by CK
- Traté de conseguir buenas notas.I tried to get good marks.This sentence demonstrates using conseguir in the context of trying to get good marks.Tatoeba #1600076 by marcelostockle, translation #325863 by CK
- Obtuve una beca para estudiar en la universidadI got a scholarship to study at the university
- La empresa adquirió nuevas tecnologíasThe company acquired new technologies
- Voy a conseguir entradas para el conciertoI'm going to get tickets for the concert
- Aguanta, voy a agarrar mi chaquetaHold on, I'm going to get my jacket
- Voy a pillar el autobúsI'm going to catch the bus
- Obtuve una respuesta de la profesoraI got an answer from the teacher
- Logré conseguir el trabajoI managed to get the job
- Ella consiguió un buen trato en la tiendaShe got a good deal at the store
- ¡Vamos a conseguir el primer lugar en el concurso!Let's get first place in the contest!
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Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a new job opportunity.
- MaríaQuiero conseguir un trabajo nuevo.I want to get a new job.
- JavierTú puedes conseguirlo, María.You can get it, María.
- MaríaEspero conseguir una buena entrevista.I hope to get a good interview.
- JavierVas a conseguir el puesto.You are going to get the position.
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.
