🇪🇸 How to say

“to get” in Spanish

conseguir
Illustration of "to get" in a Spanish cultural setting
A young woman reaches up to grab a book from a high shelf in her living room, smiling as she finally obtains what she was looking for.

Usage note

Conseguir is commonly used for achieving goals or acquiring things through effort, similar to 'get' or 'obtain' in English.

Examples

  • Conseguí un nuevo trabajo.

    I got a new job.

  • Ella consigue pan en la panadería.

    She gets bread at the bakery.

  • Conseguimos entradas para el concierto.

    We obtained tickets for the concert.

Quick check

What does "conseguir" mean?

  • A. to get
  • B. to try
  • C. to make
  • D. to tell

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