Consigue (en. Get)

/kon.si.ɡe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To obtain something that is desired or sought.
She achieves excellent results in her studies.
Ella consigue excelentes resultados en sus estudios.
To acquire something through effort or skill.
He always gets the jobs he wants.
Él siempre consigue los trabajos que quiere.
To reach a goal or target.
With dedication, any objective can be achieved.
Con dedicación, se consigue cualquier objetivo.

Etymology

From the verb 'consume', which in this context adapts to mean reach or achieve.

Common Phrases and Expressions

achieve what you want
Manage to obtain what you desire.
consigue lo que quieres
there’s no one who can achieve it
There is no one capable of achieving it.
no hay quien lo consiga
get a job
Manage to be hired for a job.
consigue un trabajo

Related Words

to achieve
To achieve or reach something.
conseguir
consequent
That which follows from the previous one.
consiguiente
achieving
Process of obtaining something.
consiguiendo

Slang Meanings

To achieve through effort.
If you work on this, you achieve it, don’t give up!
Si trabajas en esto, lo consigues, ¡no te rindas!
To obtain something in a clever way.
He always gets the best deals with his cleverness.
Él siempre consigue las mejores ofertas con su ingenio.