How to Say "you achieve" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you achieve” is “consigues” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Siempre consigues terminar los proyectos a tiempo.
You always manage to finish the projects on time.
Si te concentras, consigues hacer la tarea.
If you concentrate, you manage to do the homework.
¿Cómo consigues mantenerte tan calmado?
How do you manage to stay so calm?
Followed by another verb
When 'consigues' means 'manage to do,' it is usually followed directly by another verb in its base form (infinitive): 'Consigues abrir la puerta' (You manage to open the door).
Confusing 'Conseguir' and 'Obtener'
Mistake: “While often interchangeable, 'conseguir' is more frequently used in the sense of 'managing to do something' or overcoming an obstacle, which 'obtener' does not cover.”
Correction: Use 'conseguir' when you want to emphasize effort or success: 'Consigues aprobar el examen' (You succeed in passing the exam).
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