Aconseguir
Example: Vaig aconseguir acabar el projecte abans del termini.
Definition
"Aconseguir" means to successfully obtain or achieve something, often through effort or persistence. For example, in the phrase 'Vaig aconseguir acabar el projecte abans del termini,' it implies managing to finish the project before the deadline.
Etymology
The Catalan verb "aconseguir" comes from the Latin 'accipere,' meaning 'to receive' or 'to get.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to mean not just receiving but also achieving or obtaining something through effort. Did you know? Its meaning shifted from simply getting to emphasizing success and accomplishment.
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"Aconseguir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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