Consigo (en. With him)

/konˈsiɣo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A way of referring to oneself in relation to the action of obtaining something.

I myself achieve what I need.

Yo mismo consigo lo que necesito.

Used to emphasize that the action of the verb falls on the subject.

I make better progress when I am alone.

Consigo avanzar mejor cuando estoy solo.

verb

To obtain or achieve something.

You achieve what you set out to do if you work hard.

Consigues lo que te propones si trabajas duro.

To make someone do something.

He managed to get his friend to accompany him to the movies.

Consiguió que su amigo lo acompañara al cine.

From Latin 'consecutus', past participle of 'consequi', meaning to follow or achieve.

with me with oneself

indicates that someone is in a state of reflection or solitude.

conmigo consigo mismo

I achieve everything

expresses that everything desired is achieved.

consigo todo

with oneself

reflects self-knowledge or personal acceptance.

consigo mismo

conseguir

To achieve or attain something.

conseguir

consiguiente

Which follows or causes a consequence.

consiguiente

consistencia

Stability or firmness in actions or ideas.

consistencia

To achieve a goal despite difficulties.

With sheer willpower, I got the job I wanted.

Con pura fuerza de voluntad, conseguí el trabajo que quería.

To make something happen or be fulfilled.

I got that idea with a couple of friends.

Esa idea la conseguí con un par de amigos.