How to Say "you acquire" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you acquire” is “consigues” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
verbA2
long-term possession
Examples
¿Qué consigues con tanto esfuerzo?
What do you get with so much effort?
Si buscas bien, consigues un buen precio.
If you look well, you get a good price.
Siempre consigues lo que quieres en esa tienda.
You always get what you want at that store.
The 'Tú' Form
'Consigues' is the form you use when talking directly to one friend, family member, or child (the 'tú' form) about what they are doing right now or generally.
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: “Some learners forget the 'e' changes to 'i' in this form: *consegues*.”
Correction: The correct form is *consigues*. Remember this verb is slightly irregular in the present tense.
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