consigues
/kon-SEE-gehs/
you get
When you get (consigues) something, you obtain it.
consigues(verb)
you get
?to obtain something physical or abstract
,you obtain
?formal result
you acquire
?long-term possession
📝 In Action
¿Qué consigues con tanto esfuerzo?
A2What do you get with so much effort?
Si buscas bien, consigues un buen precio.
B1If you look well, you get a good price.
Siempre consigues lo que quieres en esa tienda.
A2You always get what you want at that store.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Form
'Consigues' is the form you use when talking directly to one friend, family member, or child (the 'tú' form) about what they are doing right now or generally.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: "Some learners forget the 'e' changes to 'i' in this form: *consegues*."
Correction: The correct form is *consigues*. Remember this verb is slightly irregular in the present tense.
⭐ Usage Tips
Asking about Results
Use 'consigues' often in questions to ask a friend how they acquired something: '¿Dónde consigues esos libros?' (Where do you get those books?)
When you manage (consigues) to do something, you succeed despite difficulty.
consigues(verb)
you manage (to do something)
?succeeding despite difficulty
,you achieve
?reaching a goal
you succeed
?being successful
📝 In Action
Siempre consigues terminar los proyectos a tiempo.
B1You always manage to finish the projects on time.
Si te concentras, consigues hacer la tarea.
B1If you concentrate, you manage to do the homework.
¿Cómo consigues mantenerte tan calmado?
B2How do you manage to stay so calm?
💡 Grammar Points
Followed by another verb
When 'consigues' means 'manage to do,' it is usually followed directly by another verb in its base form (infinitive): 'Consigues abrir la puerta' (You manage to open the door).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Conseguir' and 'Obtener'
Mistake: "While often interchangeable, 'conseguir' is more frequently used in the sense of 'managing to do something' or overcoming an obstacle, which 'obtener' does not cover."
Correction: Use 'conseguir' when you want to emphasize effort or success: 'Consigues aprobar el examen' (You succeed in passing the exam).
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'e' to 'i' change
The stem change (e to i) in the present tense (consigues) is the same pattern you see in the verb 'pedir' (to ask for). This can help you remember the irregularity.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: consigues
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation best fits the sentence: 'Si te esfuerzas, consigues todo lo que quieres.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'consigues' used formally or informally?
'Consigues' is the 'tú' form, which is used for informal conversations with friends, family, or people your age. If you need a formal equivalent, you would use 'consigue' (the Usted form).
Why does 'conseguir' change from 'e' to 'i'?
This is a common irregularity in Spanish 'ir' verbs. The 'e' in the middle of the verb stem changes to an 'i' in the present tense forms, except for the 'we' (nosotros) and 'you all' (vosotros) forms. This pattern is called a stem change.