Obtener
Example: Para obtener buenos resultados, debes estudiar todos los días.
Definition
"Obtener" means to get, acquire, or gain something through effort or action. It is commonly used when referring to receiving results, objects, or information as a consequence of a process or activity. For example, "Para obtener buenos resultados, debes estudiar todos los días" means you must study daily to get good results.
Etymology
The word "obtener" comes from the Latin verb 'obtinere,' which means to hold or secure. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean acquiring or gaining something. Did you know? 'Obtener' shares roots with English words like 'obtain' and 'detain,' all stemming from the idea of holding or keeping.
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"Obtener" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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