Usages of conseguir
Deitar-se cedo é um hábito saudável, mas eu raramente consigo fazê-lo.
Going to bed early is a healthy habit, but I rarely manage to do it.
Tu consegues estudar para o exame?
Can you manage to study for the exam?
Embora ele tenha pouco tempo, ainda consegue despender alguns minutos para ajudar-nos.
Although he has little time, he still manages to spend a few minutes helping us.
Mesmo com um contratempo, conseguimos terminar o projeto a horas.
Even with a setback, we managed to finish the project on time.
Eu tentei pedir desculpa, mas ele ainda não conseguiu perdoar-me.
I tried to apologise, but he still hasn’t managed to forgive me.
Às vezes parece impossível; ainda assim, no fundo eu acredito que vou conseguir.
Sometimes it seems impossible; even so, deep down I believe I will manage it.
Felizmente, outra máquina ao lado funciona bem e eu consigo imprimir o bilhete.
Fortunately, another machine beside it works well and I manage to print the ticket.
Alguns amigos vivem com o salário mínimo; ao contrário deles, eu consigo guardar um pouco todos os meses.
Some friends live on the minimum wage; unlike them, I manage to save a bit every month.
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