The Present Tense of Conseguir is used to express actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, Consigo un trabajo nuevo. (I get a new job.)

Conseguir is an e to i stem-changing verb, meaning that in certain conjugations, the e in the stem changes to an i.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Conseguir (to get, to obtain) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Conseguir generally means to obtain, get or achieve something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To obtain or get something: for example, Consigo un trabajo nuevo. (I get a new job.)

To achieve or accomplish something: for example, Consigues aprobar el examen. (You pass the exam.)

To persuade or convince someone: for example, Consigue que su hermano le ayude. (He/She gets his/her brother to help him/her.)

To manage to do something (often implying difficulty): for example, Consigo terminar el proyecto a tiempo. (I manage to finish the project on time.)

To find or locate something (colloquial): for example, No consigo mis llaves. (I can’t find my keys.)

To get someone to do something (colloquial, sometimes rude): for example, ¿Consigues que tu amigo me preste dinero? (Can you get your friend to lend me money?)

Examples

Examples of Conseguir in the Present Tense

Siempre consigo llegar a tiempo al trabajo. (I always manage to arrive at work on time.)

Mi hermana consigue excelentes calificaciones en la escuela. (My sister gets excellent grades at school.)

¿Consigues entender las instrucciones? (Do you manage to understand the instructions?)

Los atletas consiguen mantenerse en forma con un entrenamiento riguroso. (Athletes manage to stay in shape with rigorous training.)

Cada año, conseguimos viajar a un nuevo destino emocionante. (Every year, we manage to travel to an exciting new destination.)

Mis amigos consiguen boletos para el concierto cada vez que su banda favorita viene a la ciudad. (My friends manage to get tickets whenever their favorite band comes to town.)

A pesar de los desafíos, los emprendedores consiguen hacer realidad sus sueños empresariales. (Despite challenges, entrepreneurs manage to make their business dreams come true.)

En la fiesta, conseguís conocer a mucha gente nueva e interesante. (At the party, you manage to meet many new and interesting people.)

Mis padres consiguen mantener un equilibrio saludable entre el trabajo y la vida familiar. (My parents manage to maintain a healthy work-life balance.)

Cuando estoy estresado, consigo relajarme practicando yoga o meditación. (When I’m stressed, I manage to relax by practicing yoga or meditation.)

Los activistas consiguen crear conciencia sobre importantes causas sociales. (Activists manage to raise awareness about important social causes.)

A pesar de las dificultades, los inmigrantes consiguen prosperar y contribuir a la sociedad. (Despite difficulties, immigrants manage to thrive and contribute to society.)

En la oficina, conseguimos cumplir con los plazos más ajustados trabajando en equipo. (At the office, we manage to meet the tightest deadlines by working as a team.)

Los chefs consiguen crear platillos deliciosos combinando ingredientes frescos y técnicas culinarias creativas. (Chefs manage to create delicious dishes by combining fresh ingredients and creative culinary techniques.)

Aunque es difícil, los estudiantes consiguen equilibrar sus estudios con actividades extracurriculares. (Although it’s difficult, students manage to balance their studies with extracurricular activities.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Conseguir (to get, to obtain) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.