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"Achieve" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "lograr", and "accomplish" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "lograr". Learn more about the difference between "achieve" and "accomplish" below.
achieve(
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chiv
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to reach)
b. alcanzar (aim or goal)
If you believe in what you are doing, you will achieve your goal.Si crees en lo que haces, alcanzarás tu meta.
c. hacer realidad (dream or ambition)
She achieved her dream to become a painter.Hizo realidad su sueño de convertirse en pintora.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. tener éxito
He strove hard to achieve in his career.Se esforzó mucho por tener éxito en su carrera.
accomplish(
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kam
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plihsh
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to achieve)
b. llevar a cabo
The maintenance department has a long list of things to accomplish.El departamento de mantenimiento tiene una larga lista de cosas que llevar a cabo.
c. realizar
The candidate accomplished her objectives in the first poll.La candidata realizó sus objetivos en la primera encuesta.
d. conseguir
I don't think he can accomplish all of his objectives.No creo que pueda conseguir todos sus objetivos.
2. (to finish)
a. terminar
We accomplished the trip from Virginia to California with only a few setbacks.Terminamos el viaje de Virginia a California con solo unos cuantos contratiempos.
