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obtain in Spanish

obtain in Spanish is obtener, coger — obtain means to get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.

obtain in Spanish

obtener
verb
coger
verb

What does "obtain" mean?

  1. verb To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.
    "You'll need to obtain a permit before you can start building."
  2. verb To be the case or hold true, especially in formal or legal contexts.
    "These rules obtain only in certain jurisdictions."
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obtain in a sentence

  • You'll need to obtain a permit before you can start building.
  • She obtained a copy of the report through a public records request.
  • These rules obtain only in certain jurisdictions.
  • The old customs still obtain in some remote parts of the country.

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What is "obtain" in Spanish?
"obtain" in Spanish is obtener, coger. obtain means: To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.
How do you use "obtain" in a sentence?
Example: "You'll need to obtain a permit before you can start building." In Spanish, "obtain" is obtener, coger.
Are there other ways to say "obtain" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "obtain": obtener, coger.
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