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obtain

S2 W2

BrE /əˈbteɪn/ AmE /əˈbteɪn/

verb en → es

past obtained pp obtained ing obtaining

1 ACQUIRE [transitive] B1

to get something, especially by making an effort or using skill and patience

conseguir, obtener, adquirir

  • obtain something from somebody/something

Collocations obtain a visa · obtain information

  • She obtained her degree in economics.

    Ella obtuvo su título en economía.

2 RECEIVE [transitive] B1

to receive something officially or legally, especially a document or piece of information

recibir, obtener

  • obtain permission to do something

Collocations obtain a passport · obtain legal advice

  • They obtained permission from the council.

    Obtuvieron permiso del consejo.

Phrasal verbs

obtain something from somebody ACQUIRE FROM B1

conseguir algo de alguien

  • He obtained the information from his contacts.

    Obtuvo la información de sus contactos.

obtain something for somebody ACQUIRE FOR B1

conseguir algo para alguien

  • She obtained a visa for her friend.

    Ella obtuvo un visado para su amiga.