Get in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'get' is 'obtener', pronounced ohb-teh-NEHR (IPA: /oβteˈneɾ/). It is a B1-level verb.
Pronunciation: ohb-teh-NEHR
| Spanish | obtener |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ohb-teh-NEHR · /oβteˈneɾ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'obtener'
- Obtengo buenos resultados cuando estudio todos los días.
I get good results when I study every day. - ¿Dónde obtienes esa información?
Where do you get that information? - Obtuve mi licencia de manejar el año pasado.
I got my driver's license last year. - ¿Puede obtener una copia del documento para mí?
Can you get a copy of the document for me?
Common Phrases with 'obtener'
- obtener un título
to get a degree - obtener permiso
to get permission
How to Use 'obtener'
Conjugates exactly like tener: obtengo, obtienes, obtuvo. Obtener is somewhat formal; in everyday speech, conseguir (to manage to get) or recibir (to receive) are often more natural for English 'get'.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review present tense conjugation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'get' in Spanish?
'Get' in Spanish is 'obtener', pronounced ohb-teh-NEHR.
How do you spell 'obtener'?
It is spelled o-b-t-e-n-e-r.
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