consiguieron
kon-see-GYEH-ron
Quick Reference
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'E' to 'I' Swap
Even though the main verb is 'conseguir', the 'e' changes to an 'i' when talking about 'them' in the past. This makes it 'consiguieron' instead of 'conseguieron'.
Pointing to the Past
This word is used for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past (the 'preterite' form).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the 'I'
Mistake: "Ellos conseguieron el premio."
Correction: Ellos consiguieron el premio. (Remember that the middle 'e' must change to 'i' for this group of people in the past.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using it with other verbs
If you want to say they 'managed to do' something, just put the other verb right after 'consiguieron' without any extra words like 'a' or 'de'. For example: 'consiguieron ganar'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: consiguieron
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'They managed to find the keys'?
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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'.