consiguieron
“consiguieron” means “they got / you all got” in Spanish (obtaining an object or result).
they got / you all got
Also: they managed to / you all managed to, they achieved
📝 In Action
Ellos consiguieron las entradas para el concierto.
A2They got the tickets for the concert.
Ustedes consiguieron terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B1You all managed to finish the project on time.
Mis padres consiguieron una oferta excelente.
A2My parents obtained an excellent offer.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "consiguieron" in Spanish:
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'consequi', which means 'to follow after' or 'to reach'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'consiguieron' the same as 'obtuvieron'?
Very similar! 'Consiguieron' often implies a bit more effort or 'managing' to do something, while 'obtuvieron' is slightly more formal and simply means 'they obtained'.
Does this word mean 'they followed'?
No, although it comes from a root meaning 'to follow', in modern Spanish it strictly means to get or achieve something. For 'they followed', use 'siguieron'.