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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()
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to acquire)
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()
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.
