The preterite of lograr is used to express a specific achievement in the past, for example Logré terminar el proyecto a tiempo (I managed to finish the project on time). This tense emphasizes the completed action of achieving at a particular moment.
This is a regular -ar verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. Its straightforward conjugation makes it an excellent example for practicing regular preterite forms.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Lograr (to achieve) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | logré |
| Tú | lograste |
| Él / Ella / Usted | logró |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | logramos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | lograron |
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Usage of Lograr in the Preterite (Past) Tense
The preterite of lograr describes a completed achievement or accomplishment in the past.
To achieve/accomplish: Describes succeeding in doing something, for example Logré terminar el proyecto a tiempo (I managed to finish the project on time) or Lograron resolver el problema (They managed to solve the problem).
To obtain/get: Used for acquiring something through effort, for example Logré el ascenso que quería (I achieved the promotion I wanted).
Examples
Examples of Lograr in the Preterite (Past) Tense
Logré alcanzar mis metas del año. (I achieved my goals for the year.)
Lograste superar todos los obstáculos. (You managed to overcome all obstacles.)
El equipo logró ganar el campeonato. (The team managed to win the championship.)
Logramos terminar el proyecto a tiempo. (We managed to finish the project on time.)
Los estudiantes lograron graduarse con honores. (The students managed to graduate with honors.)
Logré conseguir el trabajo soñado. (I managed to get my dream job.)
Lograste aprobar el examen difícil. (You managed to pass the difficult exam.)
La empresa logró expandirse globalmente. (The company managed to expand globally.)
Logramos resolver el problema. (We managed to solve the problem.)
Los científicos lograron el descubrimiento. (The scientists achieved the discovery.)
Logré completar el maratón. (I managed to complete the marathon.)
Lograste convencer al comité. (You managed to convince the committee.)
El artista logró reconocimiento internacional. (The artist achieved international recognition.)
Logramos recaudar los fondos necesarios. (We managed to raise the necessary funds.)
Los atletas lograron romper el récord. (The athletes managed to break the record.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Lograr (to achieve) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo logré | I achieved |
| Tú lograste | You achieved |
| Él / Ella / Usted logró | He / She / You achieved |
| Nosotros / Nosotras logramos | We achieved |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes lograron | They / You all achieved |
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Synonyms
The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.