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Conjugation Chart of “Conseguir” (to get, to obtain) in the Present Tense
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | consigo |
Tú | consigues |
Él / Ella / Usted | consigue |
Nosotros / Nosotras | conseguimos |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | consiguen |
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Understanding the Present Tense of “Conseguir”
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 the e in the stem changes to i in all present tense forms except nosotros and vosotros.
How to Use Conseguir in the Present Tense
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 nuevo trabajo. (I get a new job.)
To achieve or accomplish something: for example, Consigo terminar el proyecto a tiempo. (I manage to finish the project on time.)
To persuade or convince someone: for example, Consigo que mi hermano me preste dinero. (I get my brother to lend me money.)
To find or locate something: for example, No consigo encontrar mis llaves. (I can’t find my keys.)
To get someone to do something (colloquial): for example, Consigo que mi amigo me acompañe al cine. (I get my friend to go to the movies with me.)
To score or get laid (vulgar slang): for example, Consigo ligar con esa chica. (I manage to score with that girl.)
Real Life Examples of Conseguir in the Present Tense
Siempre consigo llegar temprano al trabajo. (I always manage to arrive early to work.)
Mi hermana consigue buenas notas en la escuela. (My sister gets good grades at school.)
¿Consigues entender las instrucciones? (Do you manage to understand the instructions?)
Los niños consiguen divertirse en el parque. (The kids manage to have fun at the park.)
Mis amigos y yo conseguimos entradas para el concierto. (My friends and I managed to get tickets for the concert.)
Ella consigue terminar sus tareas a tiempo. (She manages to finish her tasks on time.)
¿Cómo consiguen ellos ahorrar tanto dinero? (How do they manage to save so much money?)
A veces consigo dormir bien, a veces no. (Sometimes I manage to sleep well, sometimes not.)
Mis padres consiguen mantener un estilo de vida saludable. (My parents manage to maintain a healthy lifestyle.)
¿Consigues hacer ejercicio regularmente? (Do you manage to exercise regularly?)
Los atletas consiguen superar sus límites. (The athletes manage to push past their limits.)
Ella consigue equilibrar su vida laboral y personal. (She manages to balance her work and personal life.)
Nosotros conseguimos viajar al extranjero cada año. (We manage to travel abroad every year.)
Ellos consiguen mantenerse motivados a pesar de los desafíos. (They manage to stay motivated despite challenges.)
¿Consigues aprender un nuevo idioma fácilmente? (Do you manage to learn a new language easily?)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Conseguir (to get, to obtain) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo consigo | I get |
Tú consigues | You get |
Él / Ella / Usted consigue | He / She / You gets |
Nosotros / Nosotras conseguimos | We get |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes consiguen | They / You all get |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
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.