verb

lograr

achieve · manage

Alcanzar una meta o conseguir algo que se desea después de esforzarse.

The Spanish verb "lograr" means "to achieve," "to manage to," or "to accomplish."

Meaning:

  • "Lograr" refers to successfully reaching a goal, completing a task, or obtaining a desired result. It implies effort and overcoming obstacles to obtain success.
  • It can also mean "to manage to do something"—indicating the ability to do something as planned, often despite difficulty.

Parts:

  • It is a regular verb ending in -ar, which means it follows the standard conjugation pattern of regular -ar verbs in Spanish.

Examples:

  • Lograr un éxito → To achieve success
  • Lograr terminar el proyecto → To manage to finish the project

Synonyms:

  • Conseguir (to get, to obtain)
  • Alcanzar (to reach)
  • Obtener (to obtain)
  • Realizar (to carry out, to accomplish)

Antonyms:

  • Fallar (to fail)
  • Fracasar (to fail, to be unsuccessful)

Summary:

"Lograr" is a versatile verb used to express success in achieving something, either an action or a goal. It emphasizes the attainment and accomplishment after effort or difficulty.

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Examples

Podrás lograr tus metas si trabajas duro.verb

You will be able to achieve your goals if you work hard.

Trabajé duro para lograr mis objetivos.verb

I worked hard to achieve my goals.

Espero lograr mis objetivos este año.verb

I hope to achieve my goals this year.

Espero lograr mis metas.verb

I hope to achieve my goals.

No lograré llegar a tiempo.verb

I will not manage to arrive on time.

¿Crees que podremos lograr un buen resultado juntos?verb

Do you think we will be able to achieve a good result together?

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