conseguí
“conseguí” means “I got” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I got, I obtained
Also: I acquired
📝 In Action
Por fin conseguí las entradas para el concierto.
A2Finally, I got the tickets for the concert.
Conseguí un buen descuento en la tienda de ropa.
B1I obtained a good discount at the clothing store.
I managed to, I succeeded in
Also: I achieved
📝 In Action
Después de tres intentos, conseguí abrir la caja fuerte.
B1After three attempts, I managed to open the safe.
Estudié mucho y conseguí entrar a la universidad.
B2I studied a lot and succeeded in getting into university.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: conseguí
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'conseguí' in the sense of 'I managed to'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'conseguir' comes from the Latin verb *consequi*, which means 'to follow up' or 'to reach.' This origin explains why the Spanish word means both 'to get' (reaching for something) and 'to achieve' (following a process to its end).
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conseguí' the same as 'obtuve'?
They are very similar! Both mean 'I got' or 'I obtained.' 'Obtuve' (from 'obtener') is often considered slightly more formal or implies receiving something, while 'conseguí' (from 'conseguir') often emphasizes the effort or persistence required to get the result.
Why does 'conseguí' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'í' is required because it is a strong, stressed syllable. Without the accent, the stress pattern would change, and the word would sound different.