consiguieron
“consiguieron” means “they got / you all got” in Spanish (obtaining an object or result).
they got / you all gotAlso: they managed to / you all managed to, they achieved
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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.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How would you say 'They managed to find the keys'?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin word 'consequi', which means 'to follow after' or 'to reach'.
First recorded: 13th century
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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'.