obtener

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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