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"Achieve" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "lograr", and "obtain" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "obtener". Learn more about the difference between "achieve" and "obtain" below.
achieve(
uh
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chiv
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to reach)
b. alcanzar (aim or goal)
If you believe in what you are doing, you will achieve your goal.Si crees en lo que haces, alcanzarás tu meta.
c. hacer realidad (dream or ambition)
She achieved her dream to become a painter.Hizo realidad su sueño de convertirse en pintora.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. tener éxito
He strove hard to achieve in his career.Se esforzó mucho por tener éxito en su carrera.
obtain(
uhb
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teyn
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (to prevail)
a. prevalecer
His theory on the basic principles of physics still obtains.Todavía prevalece su teoría sobre los principios básicos de la física.
b. imperar
Traditions from the past obtain in this country.Las tradiciones del pasado imperan en este país.
