consiguen
“consiguen” means “they get” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
they get, you all get
Also: they obtain
📝 In Action
Ellos consiguen entradas para el concierto.
A2They get tickets for the concert.
Si estudian mucho, ustedes consiguen mejores notas.
A2If you all study hard, you get better grades.
they manage to, they succeed in
📝 In Action
Por fin consiguen terminar el proyecto.
B1They finally manage to finish the project.
¿Consiguen ustedes abrir la puerta?
B1Do you all manage to open the door?
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: consiguen
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'They get the money'?
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From the Latin word 'consequi', which means 'to follow after' or 'to catch up with'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'consiguen' always mean they obtained a physical object?
No, it can also mean 'they manage to do something' when followed by another verb, like 'consiguen ganar' (they manage to win).