conseguirlo
kon-seh-GEER-lo
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📝 In Action
Es difícil, pero vamos a intentarlo. ¡Tenemos que conseguirlo!
A2It's difficult, but we're going to try. We have to achieve it!
Si trabajas duro, podrás conseguirlo antes de fin de año.
B1If you work hard, you will be able to get it before the end of the year.
Ella viajó mucho solo para conseguirlo, y finalmente lo hizo.
B2She traveled a lot just to get it, and finally she did.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Infinitive + Pronoun' Rule
This word is made of the base verb 'conseguir' (to achieve) and the pronoun 'lo' (it). When you attach a pronoun to the end of a verb, you are always using the infinitive form, like 'comprar' + 'lo' = 'comprarlo'.
Verb Placement Flexibility
You can usually put 'lo' before a conjugated verb or attach it to the infinitive. Both 'Tenemos que conseguirlo' and 'Lo tenemos que conseguir' mean 'We have to achieve it.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent Mark
Mistake: "conseguirlo (No accent)"
Correction: conseguirlo (Needs an accent mark when conjugating the verb and attaching two pronouns, but not when attaching one pronoun to the infinitive, like here.)
The 'Yo' Form Irregularity
Mistake: "Yo consigo (Incorrect, based on the spelling of the infinitive)"
Correction: Yo consigo (The 'g' changes to 'go' in the 'yo' form of the present tense, making it sound like 'con-SEE-go').
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Goal
Use 'conseguir' when you are talking about achieving something that requires effort, like passing an exam or getting a specific job. It implies effort, not just finding something randomly.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conseguirlo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses a conjugated form of 'conseguir'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the word written as one single word?
In Spanish, when you attach pronouns (like 'lo,' 'la,' 'me,' 'te') to the end of an infinitive verb (the base form), they must be joined together into a single word. This structure is very common.
Is 'conseguir' the same as 'obtener'?
They are very similar synonyms, both meaning 'to obtain.' However, 'conseguir' often implies more effort, struggle, or persistence to reach a goal, while 'obtener' is generally more neutral, simply meaning 'to get.'