obtengo

Obtengo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb obtener, which means to obtain, acquire, gain, or receive. It is used to express that the speaker is currently obtaining something or achieving a result, and it appears in formal and informal contexts alike.

Conjugation note: in the present tense, the forms are yo obtengo, tú obtienes, él obtiene, nosotros obtenemos, vosotros obtenéis, ellos obtienen. The verb is irregular in the present, with the stem changing to obteng- for some forms in other tenses (for example, obtendré is the future form).

Usage and nuances: obtener is often used for obtaining tangible items (obtener un libro), information (obtener datos), permissions (obtener un permiso), or outcomes (obtener buenos resultados). It can imply effort or a process toward a goal, and it is common in official, academic, and business language. In many everyday contexts, synonyms like conseguir or lograr may be preferred, with obtener sometimes carrying a nuance of obtaining as a result or right rather than merely acquiring.

Examples: Obtengo información sobre el procedimiento en la oficina. Obtengo un descuento al presentar la tarjeta. Ella obtuvo la certificación tras completar el curso. Nosotros obtenemos permiso para acceder al archivo. Es común usar obtener con sustantivos como información, permiso, resultados, beneficios, y títulos.

Etymology: obtener proviene del latín obtinere, de ob- (hacia/contra) y tenēre (tener).