Obtuviste

Obtuviste is the second-person singular form of the Spanish verb obtener in the pretérito perfecto simple (preterite). It means “you obtained” and is used to describe a completed action in the past. The verb obtener others forms include yo obtuve, él obtuvo, nosotros obtuvimos, vosotros obtuvisteis, ellos obtuvieron.

Etymology and conjugation notes: obtener comes from Latin obtinēre, with its Spanish development shaped by the -er verbs of the era. In the pretérito, the stem typically appears as obtuv- or obtuvi-, with the standard endings for -er verbs. The common full conjugation in preterite is: yo obtuve, tú obtuviste, él obtuvo, nosotros obtuvimos, vosotros obtuvisteis, ellos obtuvieron. In many Spanish dialects, especially in Latin America, obtener is used widely and its preterite forms are common in everyday speech.

Usage and nuance: Obtuviste is used to report a past result or achievement related to obtaining something—tangible items, information, benefits, or outcomes. It does not imply ongoing action and is contrasted with other verbs that convey obtaining in different senses (for example, conseguir or lograr, depending on emphasis). It is appropriate in informal and formal contexts when addressing someone directly as “tú,” and its corresponding forms exist for other subject pronouns.

Examples:

- ¿Qué obtuviste en la tienda? (What did you obtain in the store?)

- Tú obtuviste una beca gracias a tu ensayo.

- En la campaña, obtuvo el apoyo de varios votantes.