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"Lograr" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to be able to", and "obtener" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to get". Learn more about the difference between "lograr" and "obtener" below.
lograr(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to be able to
Lograron conseguir el carro a un precio mucho más bajo.They were able to get the car for a much lower price.
b. to get
Logré sacar un día de playa durante mi viaje de trabajo.I got to sneak in a beach day on my work trip.
c. to manage to
¿Lograste cambiar la cita del doctor para el martes?Did you manage to change the doctor's appointment to Tuesday?
a. to achieve
Tienes que trabajar fuerte para lograr tus sueños.You have to work hard to achieve your dreams.
b. to attain
Logró primer lugar en la carrera de 100 metros.She attained first place in the 100 meter race.
a. to reach
No todos logran sus objetivos en la vida.Not everyone reaches their goals in life.
a. to win
Lograron una victoria sin precedentes en el campeonato.They won an unprecedented victory at the championship.
lograrse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to be achieved (impersonal use)
Estos cambios solo pueden lograrse si la gente acepta la gravedad de la crisis climática que nos enfrenta.These changes can only be achieved if people accept the seriousness of the climate crisis we face.
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obtener(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to get
El restaurante está tratando de obtener tres estrellas Michelin.The restaurant is trying to get three Michelin stars.
b. to obtain
¿Cómo puedo obtener mi pasaporte?How can I obtain my passport?
c. to gain
No sé cómo obtener más puntos en este videojuego.I don't know how to gain more points in this videogame.
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.
b. to win (a prize)
Los estudiantes obtuvieron el premio de "Mejor trabajo en equipo".The students won the prize for "Best Teamwork."
a. to make
Obtuvieron ganancias récord este año.They made record gains this year.
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