Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

consigo

verb
/kɔ̃.si.ˈɡi/
Definition
I can; I am able to
Examples
  • Eu consigo compreender a aula. (I can understand the lesson.)
  • Ela disse que consigo fazer o trabalho sozinho. (She said that I can do the work by myself.)
  • Se eu me esforçar, consigo atingir meu objetivo. (If I try hard, I can reach my goal.)
Meaning
A Portuguese verb that indicates the ability or capacity to do something. It is the first person singular form of the verb ‘conseguir’.
Synonyms
  • capaz (able)
  • poder (to be able)
  • alcançar (to reach)