English–Spanish
“getting” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/oβtenˈθjon/
Example
La obtención del permiso tardó mucho.
Getting the permit took a long time.
How to say “getting” in Spanish
“Getting” in Spanish is obtención.
Acquisition following paperwork, approval, or effort.
Example sentences with obtención
La obtención de empleo depende muchas veces de la experiencia.
Obtaining employment often depends on experience.
Tips for using obtención
- Commonly appears as la obtención de plus a noun in reports and documents, so expect a noun phrase where English might use a verb.