obtuvo
“obtuvo” means “got” in Spanish (received or acquired (past tense)).
got, obtained
Also: achieved, received
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Ella obtuvo la mejor nota en el examen de matemáticas.
A2She got the best grade on the math test.
El presidente obtuvo el apoyo de toda la comunidad.
B1The president obtained the support of the entire community.
Mi tío obtuvo su licencia de conducir el año pasado.
B1My uncle got his driver's license last year.
La empresa obtuvo grandes ganancias en el último trimestre.
B2The company achieved large profits in the last quarter.
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Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'obtuvo'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'obtener' comes from the Latin prefix 'ob-' (meaning toward or against) combined with the verb 'tenēre' (to hold or have). So, the original meaning was close to 'to hold onto something successfully' or 'to get hold of'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'obtuvo' a regular verb form?
No, 'obtuvo' is highly irregular. It comes from the verb 'obtener,' which is related to 'tener' (to have). The 'uv' sound in 'obtuvo' is a hallmark of this irregular past tense family in Spanish.
What is the base form of 'obtuvo'?
The base form, or infinitive, is 'obtener,' which means 'to obtain' or 'to get.' 'Obtuvo' simply tells you that 'he,' 'she,' or 'it' performed that action in the past.