conseguí
/kon-seh-GEE/
I got
Conseguí means "I got." This child successfully obtained the apple.
conseguí(verb)
I got
?obtaining something physical or abstract
,I obtained
?formal acquisition
I acquired
?a desired possession
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
It's the 'I' form of the Simple Past
This word, 'conseguí,' tells you that the speaker completed an action ('getting' or 'obtaining') at a specific point in the past. It is the 'yo' (I) form of the Preterite tense.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'e' and 'i'
Mistake: "Some learners mistakenly write 'consegí' without the 'u'."
Correction: The verb is 'conseguir,' so the 'u' is always needed to keep the 'g' sound hard: C-O-N-S-E-G-U-Í.
⭐ Usage Tips
Accent Mark is Crucial
The accent mark on the 'í' is essential! It distinguishes 'conseguí' (I got/obtained) from 'consegui' (which doesn't exist, but helps separate it from other forms).
Conseguí also means "I managed to." The figure managed to climb the difficult hill.
conseguí(verb)
I managed to
?achieving a difficult goal or task
,I succeeded in
?completing an objective
I achieved
?a long-term goal
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'conseguir' with another verb
When 'conseguí' means 'I managed,' it is usually followed directly by another verb in its base form (the infinitive), like 'conseguí abrir' (I managed to open).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Overusing 'poder'
Mistake: "Saying 'pude abrir' when you mean 'I finally succeeded after effort.'"
Correction: 'Pude' just means 'I was capable.' 'Conseguí' emphasizes the successful effort, making it the better choice here for 'I managed to.'
🔄 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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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.