lograr

Senses

1. 1.

   to achieve, to succeed in

   to manage to accomplish something, especially after effort

2. 2.

   to deceive, to trick

   to fool or swindle someone (somewhat formal/literary)

Examples

• "Depois de muitos anos, ele logrou conquistar o reconhecimento que merecia."

  After many years, he managed to achieve the recognition he deserved.

• "A empresa logrou aumentar suas vendas em 30% este ano."

  The company succeeded in increasing its sales by 30% this year.

• "O estelionatário logrou várias vítimas com seu golpe."

  The con artist deceived several victims with his scam.

Usage

"Lograr" is a formal or literary verb more common in written Brazilian Portuguese than in everyday speech. When meaning "to achieve," it's often used in business, academic, or journalistic contexts. The "deceive" sense is quite rare in modern Brazilian Portuguese. Colloquially, Brazilians prefer "conseguir" (to manage/succeed) or "enganar" (to deceive).