conseguir
Stem-changing (-ir) Level A2 ⭐ #29 Most CommonEnglish translation: to achieve / to manage to / to get
Presente do Indicativo
Managing / achieving.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | consigo | |
| tu | consegues | |
| ele/ela/você | consegue | |
| nós | conseguimos | |
| vós | conseguis | |
| eles/elas/vocês | conseguem |
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Frequently Asked Questions: CONSEGUIR
Is "conseguir" a regular or irregular verb in Portuguese? ▾
"conseguir" is classified as a Stem-changing (-ir) verb in Portuguese. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "consigo, consegues, consegue / consegui". Stem-changing: vowel raises e -> i in 1st person singular (eu consigo). Before 'o', 'gu' becomes 'g' (consigo). Used with infinitive for 'managing to': 'Consegui comprar os bilhetes'.
What does "conseguir" mean in English? ▾
In English, "conseguir" translates primarily to "to achieve / to manage to / to get". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "conseguir"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Eu conseguo fazer isso" instead of "Eu consigo fazer isso". Why? 1st person present changes e -> i and drops 'u': eu consigo.
What are common idioms or expressions with "conseguir"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Conseguir o impossível" which means "To pull off the impossible" (e.g. "Eles conseguiram o impossível.").
How can I practice and memorize "conseguir" conjugations? ▾
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