The Subjunctive Mood of Conseguir is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainties about achieving or obtaining something, for example: Espero que consigas el trabajo. (I hope you get the job.)

Conseguir is an e to i stem-changing verb, meaning the e in the verb stem changes to i in certain conjugations. This affects the yo, él/ella/usted, and ellos/ellas/ustedes forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Conseguir (to get, obtain) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of conseguir is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or uncertainty about obtaining or achieving something.

To obtain or achieve something: This is the most common meaning. For example, Espero conseguir un buen trabajo después de graduarme. (I hope to get a good job after graduating.)

To manage or succeed in doing something: For example, No consigo terminar este proyecto a tiempo. (I can’t manage to finish this project on time.)

To persuade or convince someone: For example, Nunca consigo que mi hermano me haga caso. (I never manage to get my brother to listen to me.)

To get or obtain something (colloquial): For example, ¿Cómo consigo unas entradas para el concierto? (How do I get tickets for the concert?)

To score or get laid (vulgar slang): For example, Anoche conseguí con esa chica buenísima. (I scored with that super hot girl last night.)

Examples

Examples of Conseguir in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que consigas aprobar el examen. (I hope you pass the exam.)

Para tener éxito, es importante que consigamos enfocarnos en nuestras metas. (To be successful, it’s important that we focus on our goals.)

Aunque el trabajo es difícil, confío en que consigan terminarlo a tiempo. (Although the work is difficult, I trust that you will manage to finish it on time.)

¿Crees que consiga encontrar un buen empleo después de graduarme? (Do you think I’ll be able to find a good job after graduating?)

Ojalá consigas superar tus miedos y alcanzar tus sueños. (I hope you overcome your fears and achieve your dreams.)

Es fundamental que consigamos reducir nuestra huella de carbono para proteger el medio ambiente. (It’s essential that we reduce our carbon footprint to protect the environment.)

¿Crees que consiga conseguir descuentos si compro los boletos con anticipación? (Do you think I’ll be able to get discounts if I buy the tickets in advance?)

Espero que consigas disfrutar de tus vacaciones al máximo. (I hope you enjoy your vacation to the fullest.)

Para tener una vida saludable, es importante que consigamos hacer ejercicio regularmente. (To have a healthy life, it’s important that we exercise regularly.)

Aunque el camino sea difícil, confío en que consigan alcanzar sus metas profesionales. (Although the path is difficult, I trust that you will achieve your professional goals.)

¿Crees que consiga aprender un nuevo idioma si tomo clases intensivas? (Do you think I’ll be able to learn a new language if I take intensive classes?)

Ojalá consigas superar tus inseguridades y ser más confiado. (I hope you overcome your insecurities and become more confident.)

Es crucial que consigamos promover la igualdad de oportunidades en nuestra sociedad. (It’s crucial that we promote equal opportunities in our society.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Conseguir (to get, obtain) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.