Obteniendo (en. Getting)

/ob-te-ni-en-do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The act of achieving something through effort.
I am obtaining good grades at university.
Estoy obteniendo buenas calificaciones en la universidad.
Receiving or acquiring something.
Laura is obtaining a new job.
Laura está obteniendo un nuevo trabajo.
Achieving an expected result.
They are obtaining increasingly greater benefits.
Están obteniendo beneficios cada vez mayores.

Etymology

From the verb 'obtener', which comes from the Latin 'obtinere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

obtaining results
Achieving or reaching desired effects or consequences.
obteniendo resultados
obtaining information
Accessing specific data or knowledge.
obteniendo información
obtaining advantage
Gaining a benefit or superiority in a situation.
obteniendo ventaja

Related Words

obtain
Achieving or getting something.
obtener
obtaining
Process or act of obtaining something.
obtención
obtainable
That can be obtained.
obtenible

Slang Meanings

Reaching a 'goal' or objective.
I am obtaining my goals like a champion.
Estoy obteniendo mis metas como un campeón.
Receiving something unexpected or surprising.
I was obtaining several likes on my photos.
Estaba obteniendo varios likes en mis fotos.