How to Say "they obtain" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they obtain” is “consiguen” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
verbA2
slightly more formal way of saying they got something
Examples
Ellos consiguen entradas para el concierto.
They get tickets for the concert.
Si estudian mucho, ustedes consiguen mejores notas.
If you all study hard, you get better grades.
The Vowel Swap
This word comes from 'conseguir'. Notice how the 'e' in the middle changes to an 'i' when you're talking about what 'they' are doing right now.
Keeping the Sound
The 'u' in the middle is there to make sure the 'g' stays sounding hard, like 'go', instead of soft like 'h'.
Watch the 'u'
Mistake: “consigne”
Correction: consiguen. Don't forget the 'u'! Without it, the pronunciation changes completely.
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