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How to Say "we achieved" in Spanish

The Spanish word forwe achievedis logramosB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1
completed action in the past
Two simplified storybook characters are sitting happily next to a large, shiny golden trophy placed on a pedestal, indicating a past, completed victory.

Examples

Finalmente, logramos convencer al jefe de la idea.

Finally, we achieved/managed to convince the boss of the idea.

Ayer, logramos terminar todo el trabajo antes de medianoche.

Yesterday, we managed to finish all the work before midnight.

The Simple Past (Preterite)

When 'logramos' is used in the simple past, it refers to a single, completed action, like crossing the finish line. If you are talking about something you used to achieve repeatedly, you would use the imperfect tense: 'lográbamos'.

Overusing 'Poder' (To Be Able To)

Mistake:Pudimos lograr el objetivo.

Correction: While correct, 'logramos el objetivo' is usually more direct and natural. 'Lograr' already implies the ability to succeed.

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