Conseguía (en. I got)

/konsɛˈɡia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To obtain something desired or necessary.
She always achieved what she set out to do.
Ella conseguía siempre lo que se proponía.
To manage to do something.
I didn't know if I would achieve finishing the project on time.
No sabía si conseguía terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
To reach a goal.
With dedication, she achieved her goals.
Con dedicación, conseguía sus metas.

Etymology

The term 'conseguía' comes from the verb 'conseguir', which in turn has roots in the Latin 'consequi', meaning 'to follow along'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

achieving a dream
To make a wish or aspiration come true.
conseguir un sueño
I didn't achieve anything
Indicates that no result or success was obtained.
no conseguí nada
gaining time
To manage to have more time than expected.
conseguir tiempo

Related Words

achieve
To achieve or obtain something.
conseguir
obtain
To acquire or achieve something.
obtener
reach
To reach a desired point or goal.
alcanzar

Slang Meanings

To get a job easily.
That company is hiring, getting a job there is a piece of cake.
Esa empresa está contratando, conseguir un trabajo ahí es pan comido.
To achieve something effortlessly.
I got my vacation without lifting a finger.
Conseguí mis vacaciones sin mover un dedo.