Inklingo

conseguirlo

kon-seh-GEER-lo/kon.seˈɣiɾ.lo/

conseguirlo means to get it in Spanish (to obtain something).

to get it, to achieve it

Also: to manage it, to obtain it
VerbA2irregular (e>i stem change in some forms) ir
A smiling character standing on a small stool, successfully holding a brightly colored red apple that was previously out of reach, illustrating the action of obtaining something.
infinitiveconseguir
gerundconsiguiendo
past Participleconseguido

📝 In Action

Es difícil, pero vamos a intentarlo. ¡Tenemos que conseguirlo!

A2

It's difficult, but we're going to try. We have to achieve it!

Si trabajas duro, podrás conseguirlo antes de fin de año.

B1

If 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.

B2

She traveled a lot just to get it, and finally she did.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • lograrlo (to achieve it)
  • obtenerlo (to obtain it)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • conseguir un objetivoto achieve a goal
  • conseguir permisoto get permission

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedconsigue
yoconsigo
consigues
ellos/ellas/ustedesconsiguen
nosotrosconseguimos
vosotrosconseguís

imperfect

él/ella/ustedconseguía
yoconseguía
conseguías
ellos/ellas/ustedesconseguían
nosotrosconseguíamos
vosotrosconseguíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedconsiguió
yoconseguí
conseguiste
ellos/ellas/ustedesconsiguieron
nosotrosconseguimos
vosotrosconseguisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedconsiga
yoconsiga
consigas
ellos/ellas/ustedesconsigan
nosotrosconsigamos
vosotrosconsigáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedconsiguiera
yoconsiguiera
consiguieras
ellos/ellas/ustedesconsiguieran
nosotrosconsiguiéramos
vosotrosconsiguierais

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: conseguirlo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses a conjugated form of 'conseguir'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
conseguir(to achieve, to get)Verb
consecución(achievement, attainment)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
decirlovivirlo
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb *consequī*, which meant 'to follow' or 'to reach' (a result). Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean 'to obtain' or 'to succeed in reaching a goal.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: conseguirItalian: conseguire

💡 Master Spanish

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

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.'