By “to get” we mean, to get to do something, to manage. It’s almost the same as PODER in this context.
| to succeed | conseguir | ||
| I succeed | eu cons | igo | |
| you/he/she succeed(s) | você/ele/ela consegu | e |
(can) Eu nao consigo imaginar. I can't imagine.
(can) Nao consigo esquecer dela. I can't forget about her.
(get) Eu consegui o apartamento. I got the apartment.
(can) Eu nao consegui chegar cedo. I couldn't to arrive early.
(manage) Did you manage it?