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"Conseguir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to get", and "querer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to want". Learn more about the difference between "conseguir" and "querer" below.
conseguir(
kohn
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seh
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geer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to acquire)
a. to get
Consiguió su licencia de conducir en junio.He got his driver's license in June.
Si quieres una entrada, ya sabes dónde conseguirla.If you want a ticket, you know where to get it.
b. to obtain
Consiguió la residencia y se puede quedar en el país.He obtained residency and can stay in the country.
c. to win
Tras muchos años sin lograrlo, finalmente consiguieron el primer lugar.After many years without succeeding, they finally won first place.
a. to achieve
Ese hombre consiguió todas sus metas profesionales.That man achieved all his career goals.
b. to manage
No conseguí convencerlo para que se viniera a la playa con nosotros.I didn't manage to convince him to come to the beach with us.
querer(
keh
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rehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
5. (romance)
a. love affair
Cuando salió a relucir su querer, el gobernador renunció.When his love affair was exposed, the governor resigned.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
quererse
A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
