English–Spanish

“get” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocaptar · pillar · conseguir

Pronunciation

IPA/oβteˈneɾ/

Example

¿Dónde puedo obtener boletos para el concierto?

Where can I get tickets for the concert?

Illustration for obtener (get)

How to say “get” in Spanish

“Get” in Spanish is obtener.

Securing something through effort, procedure, or formal steps.

Full entry for obtener: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with obtener

Necesito obtener información antes de viajar.

I need to get information before traveling.

Tips for using obtener

  • Common in official and written contexts for documents, permissions, information, and results, while casual speech more often uses conseguir or sacar.

Other Spanish words for “get”

No capto tu punto, explícalo otra vez.

I don't get your point; explain it again.

Perdón, no te pillo.

Sorry, I don't get what you're saying.

¿Puedes conseguir entradas para el concierto?

Can you get tickets for the concert?

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