What is the Spanish word for "obtain"?

Learn how to say "obtain" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

obtain

Spanish

obtener

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Alternative translations of "obtain"

conseguir
adquirir
lograr
alcanzar

Examples of how to use "obtain" in Spanish

English
How did you obtain this secret information?
Spanish
¿Cómo obtuviste esta información secreta?
English
I obtain my visa tomorrow morning.
Spanish
Mañana por la mañana obtendré mi visa.
English
She obtained her license last week.
Spanish
Ella obtuvo su licencia la semana pasada.
English
They are obtaining the necessary documents now.
Spanish
Ellos están obteniendo los documentos necesarios ahora.
English
We have obtained permission from the manager.
Spanish
Hemos obtenido el permiso del gerente.

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