ottengono

Ottengono is the third-person plural present indicative form of ottenere, an Italian verb meaning to obtain, to get, or to acquire something as a result of effort or action. It is commonly used with a direct object to indicate that a thing or outcome has been acquired.

Etymology and forms: ottenere derives from Latin obtinēre (ob- + tenēre). In present indicative forms, the verb follows the irregular -ere verb pattern: io ottengo, tu ottieni, lui ottiene, noi otteniamo, voi ottenete, loro ottengono. The corresponding past is formed with avere: ho ottenuto, hai ottenuto, ha ottenuto, abbiamo ottenuto, avete ottenuto, hanno ottenuto. Other tenses and moods (subjunctive, conditional, imperfect) follow standard patterns for irregular -ere verbs.

Usage and nuance: ottenere is used for procuring tangible items, permissions, results, or intangible gains through effort, negotiation, or merit. It often emphasizes a successful acquisition or realization. Distinctions with similar verbs exist: conseguire tends to emphasize attainment as a consequence or credential; acquisire focuses more on acquiring skills or possessions in a broader sense.

Examples: L’azienda ottiene buoni profitti quest’anno. They obtain good profits this year. Il team ottiene il permesso di entrare. The team obtains the permission to enter. Si può dire che hanno ottenuto un certificato dopo l’esame. They obtained a certificate after the exam.

See also: ottenere, ottenuto, ottenibilità.