The verb obtener, which means to obtain or to get, is an irregular verb in Spanish. Its conjugation can vary depending on the tense and the subject pronoun used. Below are the conjugations for the present, preterite, and subjunctive tenses.
Present Tense Conjugation
- yo obtengo
- tú obtienes
- él/ella/usted obtiene
- nosotros/nosotras obtenemos
- vosotros/vosotras obtenéis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes obtienen
Preterite Tense Conjugation
- yo obtuve
- tú obtuviste
- él/ella/usted obtuvo
- nosotros/nosotras obtuvimos
- vosotros/vosotras obtuvisteis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes obtuvieron
Subjunctive Present Tense Conjugation
- yo obtenga
- tú obtengas
- él/ella/usted obtenga
- nosotros/nosotras obtengamos
- vosotros/vosotras obtengáis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes obtengan
As you can see, the forms change based on the tense and the pronoun. Understanding these conjugations is crucial for using the verb correctly in various contexts.