Obtener

Used for abstract concepts like gaining access, satisfaction, or achieving a goal.

Used for general items, like getting a diploma or a refund. To win: Specifically for awards, prizes, or victories. OBTENER

It originates from the Latin word obtinere , a combination of ob (toward/against) and tenere (to hold). Common English Equivalents Depending on the context, "obtener" can be translated as: OBTENER

The stem changes to obtuv- (e.g., obtuve , obtuvo ). OBTENER