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How to Say "succeeded in" in Spanish

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logró

loh-GROH/loˈɣɾo/

verbA2general
Use 'logró' when the focus is on achieving a specific, often difficult, objective or goal after effort.
A triumphant figure standing on a hilltop with arms raised in the air, symbolizing achieving a goal.

Examples

Ella logró su objetivo después de mucho esfuerzo.

She achieved her goal after a lot of effort.

El equipo logró ganar el campeonato.

The team managed to win the championship.

Usted logró terminar el informe a tiempo, ¡felicidades!

You (formal) managed to finish the report on time, congratulations!

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).

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.

consiguió

kon-see-ghee-OH/konsiˈɣjo/

verbB1general
Use 'consiguió' to indicate that someone managed to do something, often implying overcoming a challenge or difficulty to accomplish it.
A lone hiker standing triumphantly on the peak of a mountain, raising one fist in the air.

Examples

Ella consiguió terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

She managed to finish the project on time.

El equipo consiguió la victoria después de mucho esfuerzo.

The team achieved victory after a lot of effort.

Followed by Infinitive

When 'consiguió' means 'managed to,' it is often followed directly by another verb in its base form (infinitive): 'Consiguió [verb]' (e.g., 'Consiguió abrir la puerta').

Logró vs. Consiguió

Learners often confuse 'logró' and 'consiguió' because both mean 'achieved' or 'managed to'. Remember that 'logró' is best for reaching a defined goal, while 'consiguió' highlights the act of managing to do something, often implying overcoming an obstacle.

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