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"El" is a form of "el", a definite article which is often translated as "the". "Conseguir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to get". Learn more about the difference between "el" and "conseguir" below.
el()
A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
conseguir()
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to acquire)
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.