obtener — Preterite (Pretérito)
to obtain / to get
The preterite conjugation of obtener (irregular go-verb + stem-changing, ranked #95). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | obtuve * |
| tú | obtuviste * |
| él/ella/Ud. | obtuvo * |
| nosotros | obtuvimos * |
| vosotros | obtuvisteis * |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | obtuvieron * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer obtuve por primera vez.
Yesterday I obtaind for the first time.
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