obtaining in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for obtaining in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.obtain [Am əbˈteɪn, ɑbˈteɪn, Brit əbˈteɪn] VB trans

obtain merchandise/information/results/ticket:

obtain

conseguir

obtain

obtener form

salt can be obtained from sea water

se puede obtener sal del agua del mar

to obtain sth for sb

conseguirle algo a alguien

we can obtain that book for you

le podemos conseguir ese libro

II.obtain [Am əbˈteɪn, ɑbˈteɪn, Brit əbˈteɪn] VB intr form

1. obtain (exist):

obtain practice/belief:

imperar form

obtain conditions:

estar dadas

2. obtain (be valid):

obtain law/theorem:

regir

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to seek/obtain an injunction against sb

solicitar/obtener un mandamiento judicial en contra de alguien

to obtain sth by deception

obtener algo mediante or valiéndose de engaños

Translations for obtaining in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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obtención

obtaining

clientelismo

practice of obtaining votes with promises of government posts etc

cartilla de desplazado

document for obtaining medical treatment as a temporary resident

conseguir/conceder el estatuto de refugiado

to obtain/grant refugee status

impetrar

to obtain … by entreaty

recabar información

to obtain

recabar apoyo/votos

to obtain

recabar ayuda

to obtain

la situación existente en la zona (en el presente)

the situation obtaining in the area form

obtaining in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for obtaining in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.obtain [əbˈteɪn] VB trans

obtain

obtener

to obtain sth from sb/sth

obtener algo de alguien/algo

to obtain sth for sb

conseguir algo a alguien

II.obtain [əbˈteɪn] VB intr form

obtain

prevalecer

Translations for obtaining in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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captación

obtaining

obtención

obtaining

conseguir obtener una beca

to succeed in obtaining a grant

recabar

to manage to obtain

nacionalizarse español

to obtain Spanish nationality

obtener

to obtain

proporcionar (conseguir, procurar)

to obtain

satisfacerse

to obtain redress

¿has hecho los trámites para el pasaporte?

have you taken the necessary steps to obtain your passport?

obtaining Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to obtain sth from sb/sth

obtener algo de alguien/algo

to obtain sth for sb

conseguir algo a alguien

have you taken the necessary steps to obtain your passport?

¿has hecho los trámites para el pasaporte?

to succeed in obtaining a grant

conseguir obtener una beca

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Pressurized hydrants eliminate much of the work in obtaining water for pumping through the engine and into the attack hoses.

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Some jiggers are expected to move northwards with the aim of obtaining good squid catches, although that area does not usually offer large volumes.

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The same home blood test monitors used in humans are used on cats, usually by obtaining blood from the ear edges or paw pads.

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Cheat was a primitive version of the crime of false pretences and involved obtaining property by the use of false weights or measures.

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The "ku" could be used also as an evil magic with the object of obtaining subservient spirits.

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He voted against reducing the application fee for obtaining a concealed carry permit.

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After obtaining the genes from a laboratory which creates genetic sequences on demand, he implanted the genes into e.coli bacteria, which he then grew in a petri dish.

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The plan allows all qualified employees to benefit from the companys growth and prosperity by obtaining shares of the company at no cost to them.

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Later he would launch a civil action for this arrest obtaining 1,000 in damages.

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Blood or a life sacrifice can be required, and even if the magician has no scruples, obtaining the material may be difficult.

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