Obtenías

Obtenías is the second-person singular imperfect indicative form of the Spanish verb obtener, meaning "to obtain," "to get," or "to acquire." The imperfect tense in Spanish is used to describe ongoing actions, habitual actions, or states of being in the past. Therefore, "obtenías" translates to "you used to obtain," "you were obtaining," or "you would obtain," depending on the context.

For example, if someone were describing their childhood, they might say, "Cuando era niño, obtenías muchos juguetes en tu cumpleaños" which translates to "When I was a child, you used to get a lot of toys for your birthday." This implies a recurring action or a general state in the past.

Alternatively, "obtenías" could describe an action in progress. For instance, "Mientras estudiabas, obtenías nuevos conocimientos cada día" means "While you were studying, you were acquiring new knowledge every day." Here, it emphasizes the continuous nature of the acquisition.

The verb obtener is quite versatile and can refer to obtaining tangible objects, information, results, or even qualities. The imperfect form "obtenías" places this act of obtaining within a past timeframe, suggesting it was not a single, completed event but rather something that happened repeatedly, was ongoing, or described a condition in the past. Understanding the nuances of the imperfect tense is crucial for correctly interpreting the meaning of "obtenías" in different sentences.