Conseguir

Conseguir

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “conseguir”.

It’s a verb meaning “to get”, “to obtain” or “to achieve”.

Here’s a quick overview of how to conjugate “conseguir” in the present tense:

  • Yo consigo – I get
  • Tú consigues – You get (informal)
  • Usted consigue – You get (formal)
  • Él/Ella consigue – He/she gets
  • Nosotros/Nosotras conseguimos – We get
  • Vosotros conseguís – You get (informal plural – only used in Spain)
  • Ustedes consiguen – You get (plural)
  • Ellos/Ellas consiguen – They get

¿Pudiste conseguir los boletos para el concierto?

Were you able to get the tickets for the concert?

¿Dónde puedo conseguir un buen café por aquí?

Where can I get a good coffee around here?

No conseguí entender la explicación del profesor.

I couldn’t understand the teacher’s explanation.

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