consiga

/kon-SEE-gah/

get

A joyful child standing on a small stool, successfully reaching up and grasping a large, shiny golden key hanging just above their head.

The key represents an object the character is able to get (consiga), successfully obtaining it.

consiga(Verb)

B1irregular (stem-changing) ir

get

to obtain something abstract or concrete

obtain

formal acquisition

Also:

achieve

to successfully reach a goal

📝 In Action

Necesito que usted consiga las entradas antes del viernes.

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

Ojalá que mi hermana consiga ese ascenso.

Hopefully, my sister gets that promotion.

Consiga un permiso de la oficina central.

Obtain a permit from the central office.

Word Connections

Synonyms

obtenga (obtain)
logre (achieve)

Antonyms

pierda (lose)

Common Collocations

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

💡 Grammar Points

Subjunctive Use

'Consiga' is the special verb form (subjunctive) used when expressing things like wishes ('Espero que...'), doubt ('Dudo que...'), or influence ('Te pido que...').

Formal Command

This form is also used to give polite, formal commands to one person ('Usted'): 'Consiga esto ahora' (Get this now).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Stem Change

Mistake: "Using *consegua* instead of *consiga*."

Correction: The verb *conseguir* changes its vowel from 'e' to 'i' in the present subjunctive, so always remember the 'i' in *consiga*.

⭐ Usage Tips

Remember the 'gu'

The 'gu' spelling is necessary before 'i' to keep the hard 'g' sound, unlike conocer which uses 'c' (conozca).

A determined figure standing proudly on the very peak of a steep, grassy hill, symbolizing the successful completion of a difficult effort.

This image illustrates the effort required to manage to (consiga) achieve a goal, like reaching the top of a difficult climb.

consiga(Verb)

B2irregular (stem-changing) ir

manage to

to succeed in an effort, often followed by 'a' or 'que'

Also:

succeed in

achieving a difficult task

📝 In Action

No creo que consiga terminar la maratón.

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

Espero que consigamos llegar a un acuerdo pronto.

I hope we manage to reach an agreement soon.

Word Connections

Synonyms

pueda (is able to)
llegue (reach/get to)

Common Collocations

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

💡 Grammar Points

Used with other verbs

When conseguir means 'manage to,' it is often followed immediately by another verb in its base form (infinitive): 'consiga terminar' (manages to finish).

🔄 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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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: consiga

Question 1 of 2

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

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Word Family

consecución(achievement/obtainment) - noun

conseguidor(go-getter (person who gets things done)) - noun

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).