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"Conseguir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to get", and "obtener" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "to get". Learn more about the difference between "conseguir" and "obtener" below.
conseguir(
kohn
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seh
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geer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to acquire)
a. to get
Consiguió su licencia de conducir en junio.He got his driver's license in June.
Si quieres una entrada, ya sabes dónde conseguirla.If you want a ticket, you know where to get it.
b. to obtain
Consiguió la residencia y se puede quedar en el país.He obtained residency and can stay in the country.
c. to win
Tras muchos años sin lograrlo, finalmente consiguieron el primer lugar.After many years without succeeding, they finally won first place.
a. to achieve
Ese hombre consiguió todas sus metas profesionales.That man achieved all his career goals.
b. to manage
No conseguí convencerlo para que se viniera a la playa con nosotros.I didn't manage to convince him to come to the beach with us.
obtener(
ohb
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teh
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nehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to receive
Obtuvieron el apoyo de uno de los escritores más conocidos de toda España.They received the support of one of the most well-known writers in all of Spain.
