Portuguese word conseguir comes from Latin sequor ((with accusative) I follow, come or go after.), Latin con-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| sequor | Latin (lat) | (with accusative) I follow, come or go after. |
| con- | Latin (lat) | Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word. |
| consequor | Latin (lat) | (of discourse) I am equal to, attain, impress fully, do justice to. (of sight) I reach, distinguish. I become like or equal to someone or something in any property or quality; equal, match, attain, come up to. I copy, imitate; adopt, obey. I follow as a consequence, ensue, result, arise or proceed from. I follow or come after in time. I follow, follow up, go after, attend, accompany, pursue. [...] |
| consequere | Vulgar Latin (la-vul) | |
| conseguir | Portuguese (pt) | To achieve. To be able to, can. To get, to obtain. |