Spanish word

consecución

Pronunciation

IPA/konsekuˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounachievement

Example

Celebraron la consecución del objetivo.

They celebrated the achievement of the goal.

Illustration for consecución (achievement)

More examples

¿Cuál fue la clave para la consecución de tu meta?

What was the key to the attainment of your goal?

Core concept

A concrete goal achieved after effort.

Common phrases

  • la consecución de un objetivo

    attainment of a goal

  • pasos hacia la consecución

    steps toward attainment

Similar words

logro: Tangible result or milestone attained through focused effort.
éxito: Positive result indicating that a desired objective is met.
realización: Conversion of an idea or plan into a finished, usable form.

Definition in Spanish

Señala el logro concreto obtenido tras un esfuerzo o proceso.

Word origin

From Latin consecutio (con- + sequi 'to follow'), literally 'that which follows', used for a result attained after a process.

Usage tips

  • Common in formal writing and presentations as la consecución de + noun, while in everyday speech speakers usually prefer lograron or consiguieron.

Other meanings

  • acquisitionnoun
  • realizationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • conseguirattainverb
  • conseguibleattainableadjective

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