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How to Say "i achieved" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “i achieved” is “logré” — use 'logré' when you want to emphasize the success of reaching a specific goal after considerable effort or difficulty..

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logré

Verb (Conjugated Form)A2General
Use 'logré' when you want to emphasize the success of reaching a specific goal after considerable effort or difficulty.

Examples

Después de mucho esfuerzo, finalmente logré el ascenso.

After a lot of effort, I finally achieved the promotion.

conseguí

VerbB1General
Use 'conseguí' to talk about successfully obtaining or acquiring something, often after a process or struggle, implying a tangible result or a completed action.

Examples

Después de tres intentos, conseguí abrir la caja fuerte.

After three attempts, I managed to open the safe.

obtuve

/ob-TOO-beh//obˈtuβe/

VerbA2General
Use 'obtuve' when you have received or gained something, such as a prize, a qualification, or official documentation.
A happy child holding up a gold trophy with a big smile.

Examples

Obtuve mi licencia de conducir el mes pasado.

I got my driver's license last month.

Finalmente obtuve las respuestas que buscaba.

I finally obtained the answers I was looking for.

Obtuve una beca para estudiar en España.

I achieved/got a scholarship to study in Spain.

The 'Completed Past' Tense

Obtuve is the 'I' form used for actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past (the Preterite).

Irregular 'Uve' Pattern

Just like the word 'tuve' (I had), many words related to 'tener' change their middle part to 'uv' when talking about the past.

Don't follow the 'er' rule

Mistake: “obtuví”

Correction: obtuve. Even though many 'er' verbs end in 'í' in the past (like 'comí'), this special group ends in 'e'.

saqué

VerbA2General
Use 'saqué' specifically when you are talking about the result of an academic test or exam, indicating the grade or score you received.

Examples

Saqué una nota excelente en el examen de español.

I got an excellent grade on the Spanish exam.

Choosing Between 'Logré' and 'Conseguí'

Learners often confuse 'logré' and 'conseguí' because both imply success. Remember that 'logré' emphasizes overcoming difficulty to reach a goal, while 'conseguí' focuses more on the act of obtaining or acquiring something as a result.

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