Conseguire

Conseguire is an Italian transitive verb meaning to obtain, to achieve, or to acquire something as a result of effort. It is commonly used with direct objects such as titles, awards, or outcomes (for example, a degree, a prize, a result or a goal). The nuance is often one of gradual attainment or successful completion of a process.

Etymology and sense

The verb derives from Latin consequī, meaning to follow after or to obtain, with the prefix con- meaning “together with” and the root seguire “to follow.” In Italian, conseg uire developed the sense of pursuing a goal and finally obtaining it, often in formal or academic contexts.

Usage and examples

Conseguire is frequently employed in formal, academic, and professional language. Common collocations include conseguire una laurea (to obtain a degree), conseguire un titolo di studio (to earn a qualification), conseguire un premio (to win an award), conseguire un risultato (to achieve a result), and conseguire un obiettivo. It can also describe obtaining benefits or advantages, such as conseguire voti elevati or conseguire una promozione.

Grammatical notes

Conseguire is a regular -ire verb. In compound tenses it forms with the auxiliary avere: ho conseguito, hai conseguito, ha conseguito, abbiamo conseguito, avete conseguito, hanno conseguito. The past participle is conseguito. In passive constructions, the past participle agrees with the subject, e.g., La laurea è conseguita (the degree has been obtained).

See also

Ottenere, raggiungere, acquisire. These verbs offer nuance differences: ottenere emphasizes obtaining, raggiungere emphasizes reaching a goal, and acquisire emphasizes acquisition or mastery.