consiguió
/kon-see-ghee-OH/
got
He got (consiguió) the balloon.
consiguió(Verb)
got
?obtained an item
,obtained
?acquired something
acquired
📝 In Action
Mi hermana consiguió el libro que quería en la tienda.
A2My sister got the book she wanted at the store.
Usted consiguió un buen precio por esa computadora.
B1You (formal) obtained a good price for that computer.
💡 Grammar Points
Preterite Tense Function
The form 'consiguió' is the simple past tense (preterite). It describes a single, completed action that happened at a specific point in the past: 'He got the job.'
Verb Subject
This form can refer to 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), 'usted' (you, formal), or any singular subject (e.g., 'El perro'—The dog).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Stem Change Error
Mistake: "Él *conseguió* (missing the i)"
Correction: The correct past tense form is 'consiguió'. The 'e' in the infinitive changes to an 'i' in this specific past tense form, which is common for '-ir' verbs like 'pedir' and 'sentir'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Remember the 'i'
To remember this irregular form, think of the 'i' in 'consiguió' as a quick shortcut, differentiating it from the regular forms of the imperfect tense ('conseguía').
She achieved (consiguió) her goal of reaching the summit.
consiguió(Verb)
achieved
?reached a goal
,managed to
?succeeded despite difficulty
succeeded in
📝 In Action
Ella consiguió terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B1She managed to finish the project on time.
El equipo consiguió la victoria después de mucho esfuerzo.
B2The team achieved victory after a lot of effort.
💡 Grammar Points
Followed by Infinitive
When 'consiguió' means 'managed to,' it is often followed directly by another verb in its base form (infinitive): 'Consiguió [verb]' (e.g., 'Consiguió abrir la puerta').
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on Effort
Use this meaning when you want to emphasize that the result was due to effort or persistence, making it stronger than just saying 'did' or 'made'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: consiguió
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'consiguió' in the sense of 'achieving a goal' rather than 'obtaining an object'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'consiguió' pronounced with a hard 'g' sound?
Yes, the 'gu' combination in 'consiguió' is pronounced like the 'g' in 'great' or 'go' (a hard 'g' sound), because the 'u' is silent and only serves to keep the 'g' hard before the 'i'.
What is the base verb for 'consiguió'?
The base form (infinitive) is 'conseguir,' which means 'to get' or 'to achieve.' 'Consiguió' is simply the past tense form for 'he, she, or you (formal).'