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Portuguese word conseguir comes from Latin sequor ((with accusative) I follow, come or go after.), Latin con-
sequor (Latin)
(with accusative) I follow, come or go after.
con- (Latin)
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)
(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)
conseguir (Portuguese)
To achieve. To be able to, can. To get, to obtain.