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    Obtener (en. Obtain)

    /obˈteneɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To acquire what is desired or needed.
    He succeeded in obtaining the visa to travel abroad.
    Logró obtener la visa para viajar al extranjero.
    To receive something through a process or effort.
    It is difficult to obtain good results without working hard.
    Es difícil obtener buenos resultados sin trabajar duro.
    To cause something to be obtained.
    The collective effort allowed us to obtain victory.
    El esfuerzo colectivo nos permitió obtener la victoria.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obtenere', which means 'to reach' or 'to obtain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    obtain results
    To achieve a desired effect or result.
    obtener resultados
    obtain an answer
    To receive a response to a question or request.
    obtener una respuesta
    obtain information
    To obtain data or knowledge about a topic.
    obtener información

    Related Words

    acquire
    To obtain something through effort or purchase.
    adquirir
    achieve
    To obtain something that is sought or desired.
    conseguir
    attain
    To reach a goal or objective.
    lograr

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquially used to refer to obtaining something easily.
    That task was easy; I did it in a moment and obtained the result.
    Esa tarea fue fácil, la hice en un momento y obtuve el resultado.
    Used in the context of obtaining something unofficially.
    He got a ticket for the concert, even though they were not on sale.
    Consiguió una entrada para el concierto, aunque no estaban a la venta.