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consiga

kon-SEE-gah/konˈsi.ɣa/

get, obtain

Also: achieve
VerbB1irregular (stem-changing) ir
A joyful child standing on a small stool, successfully reaching up and grasping a large, shiny golden key hanging just above their head.
infinitiveconseguir
gerundconsiguiendo
past Participleconseguido

📝 In Action

Necesito que usted consiga las entradas antes del viernes.

B1

I need you (formal) to get the tickets before Friday.

Ojalá que mi hermana consiga ese ascenso.

B1

Hopefully, my sister gets that promotion.

Consiga un permiso de la oficina central.

B2

Obtain a permit from the central office.

Word Connections

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Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • consiga un buen precio – get a good price
  • que consiga la beca – that he/she gets the scholarship

manage to

Also: succeed in
VerbB2irregular (stem-changing) ir
A determined figure standing proudly on the very peak of a steep, grassy hill, symbolizing the successful completion of a difficult effort.
infinitiveconseguir
gerundconsiguiendo
past Participleconseguido

📝 In Action

No creo que consiga terminar la maratón.

B2

I don't think he manages to finish the marathon.

Espero que consigamos llegar a un acuerdo pronto.

B2

I hope we manage to reach an agreement soon.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • consiga entrar – manages to get in
  • consiga convencer – manages to convince

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

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

imperfect

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

preterite

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

subjunctive

present

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

imperfect

él/ella/ustedconsiguiera
yoconsiguiera
túconsiguieras
ellos/ellas/ustedesconsiguieran
nosotrosconsiguiéramos
vosotrosconsiguierais
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Words that translate to "consiga" in Spanish:

achieve→get→manage to→obtain→succeed in→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: consiga

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'consiga' as a formal command (telling someone what to do)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
consecución(achievement/obtainment) — Noun
conseguidor(go-getter (person who gets things done)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
digamiga
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin *consequi*, meaning 'to follow after,' 'to pursue,' or 'to reach.' This root explains why the modern Spanish word means both 'to follow through' (manage to) and 'to obtain' (what you followed after).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: conseguirItalian: conseguire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'consiga' have an 'i' instead of an 'e' like the infinitive 'conseguir'?

The verb *conseguir* is irregular. When the stress falls on the stem in certain conjugations (like in 'consigo' or 'consiga'), the letter 'e' changes to 'i'. This is called a stem change.

Is 'consiga' used for 'yo' (I) or 'él/ella/usted' (he/she/you formal)?

It is used for both! In the present subjunctive, the 'yo' form and the 'él/ella/usted' form are identical: 'Yo dudo que lo consiga' (I doubt I get it) and 'Dudo que ella lo consiga' (I doubt she gets it).