How to Say "you obtain" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “you obtain” is “consigues” — use 'consigues' when you are talking about achieving a general result or outcome through effort.
kon-SEE-gehskonˈsiɣes
Examples
¿Qué consigues con tanto esfuerzo?
What do you get with so much effort?
Si buscas bien, consigues un buen precio.
If you look well, you get a good price.
Siempre consigues lo que quieres en esa tienda.
You always get what you want at that store.
The 'Tú' Form
'Consigues' is the form you use when talking directly to one friend, family member, or child (the 'tú' form) about what they are doing right now or generally.
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: “Some learners forget the 'e' changes to 'i' in this form: *consegues*.”
Correction: The correct form is *consigues*. Remember this verb is slightly irregular in the present tense.
SAH-kasˈsa.kas
Examples
¿Qué nota sacas normalmente en los exámenes de historia?
What grade do you normally get on history exams?
Si trabajas duro, sacas el proyecto adelante.
If you work hard, you get the project done (or move it forward).
Consigues vs. Sacas
Learners often confuse 'consigues' and 'sacas' because both can mean 'you get.' Remember that 'consigues' is for general results, while 'sacas' is for concrete outcomes like scores or official documents.
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