Obtuvo (en. Obtained)

/obˈtu.βo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To receive or achieve something desired.

She obtained first place in the competition.

Ella obtuvo el primer lugar en la competencia.

To acquire or obtain an object or result.

Carlos obtained his university degree last year.

Carlos obtuvo su título universitario el año pasado.

To reach a set goal.

Marta obtained her dream of traveling the world.

Marta obtuvo su sueño de viajar por el mundo.

Form of the Latin verb 'obtinere' which means 'to maintain, to possess.'

obtained good results

Achieved favorable results.

obtuvo buenos resultados

obtained support

Gained someone's backing.

obtuvo el apoyo

obtained experience

Acquired knowledge or skills through practice.

obtuvo experiencia

obtain

Action of obtaining something.

obtener

acquire

To come to possess something.

adquirir

achieve

To achieve or reach what is desired.

conseguir

To grasp something quickly.

When offered the job, he got it effortlessly.

Cuando le ofrecieron el trabajo, lo obtuvo al vuelo.

To get something with apparent ease.

He secured that deal in an instant.

Ese trato lo obtuvo en un instante.