logró
/loh-GROH/
achieved
He achieved (logró) the goal.
logró(verb)
achieved
?He/she/it achieved the goal
,managed to
?He/she/it managed to finish
succeeded in
?Success in an endeavor
📝 In Action
Ella logró su objetivo después de mucho esfuerzo.
A2She achieved her goal after a lot of effort.
El equipo logró ganar el campeonato.
B1The team managed to win the championship.
Usted logró terminar el informe a tiempo, ¡felicidades!
B1You (formal) managed to finish the report on time, congratulations!
💡 Grammar Points
Preterite Tense Focus
Logró is the simple past tense (preterite) for 'él/ella/usted'. Use it for actions that started and finished completely in the past.
Lograr + Infinitive
To say someone 'managed to do' something, use 'logró' followed immediately by the second verb in its base form (infinitive): 'Logró salir' (He managed to leave).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong past tense
Mistake: "Using 'lograba' (imperfect) when referring to a single, completed action, like 'Ella lograba el premio.'"
Correction: Use 'Ella logró el premio.' The preterite ('logró') is for specific moments of success, while the imperfect ('lograba') describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emphasizing Effort
Lograr often implies effort or overcoming a challenge. It's a great word for celebrating achievements!
She obtained (logró) a license.
logró(verb)
obtained
?He/she obtained a license
secured
?He/she secured funding
,gained
?He/she gained a benefit
📝 In Action
El científico logró la aprobación para su proyecto.
B2The scientist obtained approval for his project.
La empresa logró varios contratos importantes.
B2The company secured several important contracts.
💡 Grammar Points
Past Action on Objects
In this context, 'logró' acts like 'got' or 'secured.' You are stating that a person successfully took possession of a specific item or resource.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
When writing academic papers or business reports, using 'logró' for 'obtained' sounds more professional than using 'consiguió' or 'ganó'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: logró
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'logró' to mean 'managed to do something'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'logró' and 'pudo'?
'Logró' means 'succeeded' or 'managed to,' emphasizing the achievement of a goal, often after difficulty. 'Pudo' (from 'poder') simply means 'was able to.' If someone 'logró' something, they not only had the ability ('pudo') but they actually did it successfully.
How do I know if 'logró' refers to 'él,' 'ella,' or 'usted'?
You usually need the context of the sentence or conversation! Since Spanish often drops the subject pronoun, you must listen to who the speaker is talking about. If the subject is not mentioned, assume it refers to the person or thing previously discussed.