Significado
To achieve specific outcomes or consequences from an action or effort.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, 'obtener resultados' is often linked to the 'cultura del pelotazo' (getting rich quick), but in a professional sense, it is the language of the 'opositor' (civil service candidate). Mexican business culture is very relationship-based, but 'obtener resultados' is increasingly used to signal a modern, efficient approach in the 'maquiladora' and tech sectors. Argentines often use 'dar resultados' in sports contexts, especially football, to talk about a coach's strategy. In Colombia, the phrase is used with a lot of 'berraquera' (determination). It's about overcoming hardship to succeed.
The 'Tener' Rule
Always remember that 'obtener' is just 'tener' with a prefix. If you know how to conjugate 'tener', you know 'obtener'.
Avoid 'Hacer'
Never say 'hacer resultados'. It's a common English-speaker mistake.
Significado
To achieve specific outcomes or consequences from an action or effort.
The 'Tener' Rule
Always remember that 'obtener' is just 'tener' with a prefix. If you know how to conjugate 'tener', you know 'obtener'.
Avoid 'Hacer'
Never say 'hacer resultados'. It's a common English-speaker mistake.
Adjective Power
Pair it with 'tangibles' (tangible) or 'alentadores' (encouraging) to sound like a native speaker.
Business Etiquette
In a Spanish business meeting, focusing on 'resultados' is seen as a sign of leadership.
Teste-se
Completa la frase con la forma correcta del verbo 'obtener' en presente.
Yo __________ buenos resultados cuando estudio por la mañana.
The first person singular of 'obtener' is irregular: 'obtengo'.
¿Cuál es la forma correcta del pretérito?
Ayer, nosotros __________ los resultados del examen.
'Obtener' follows the 'tener' pattern in the preterite: 'obtuvimos'.
Empareja la frase con el contexto adecuado.
1. 'Surtir efecto' | 2. 'Obtener resultados' | 3. 'Dar frutos'
'Surtir efecto' is for medicine, 'Obtener resultados' is standard for business, and 'Dar frutos' is a metaphor.
Completa el diálogo.
—¿Cómo va el proyecto? —Bien, finalmente estamos __________ resultados.
We use the gerund 'obteniendo' to show an ongoing action.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosYo __________ buenos resultados cuando estudio por la mañana.
The first person singular of 'obtener' is irregular: 'obtengo'.
Ayer, nosotros __________ los resultados del examen.
'Obtener' follows the 'tener' pattern in the preterite: 'obtuvimos'.
1. 'Surtir efecto' | 2. 'Obtener resultados' | 3. 'Dar frutos'
'Surtir efecto' is for medicine, 'Obtener resultados' is standard for business, and 'Dar frutos' is a metaphor.
—¿Cómo va el proyecto? —Bien, finalmente estamos __________ resultados.
We use the gerund 'obteniendo' to show an ongoing action.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntas'Obtener' is slightly more formal and implies a process. 'Conseguir' is more common in daily life and can sometimes imply getting something by chance.
Yes, but it sounds passive. 'Obtener' sounds like you were the one who made it happen.
Use the irregular form: 'Obtuve resultados'.
Yes, '{el|m} resultado' and '{los|m} resultados'.
Yes, it is a universal phrase in the Spanish-speaking world.
Yes, you can 'obtener resultados negativos'.
'Ver resultados' is more informal. Use 'obtener' for writing or formal speaking.
Positivos, negativos, inmediatos, a largo plazo, tangibles.
Que yo obtenga, que tú obtengas, etc.
No, you obtain results from actions or processes, not from people directly (though people produce them).
Frases relacionadas
Lograr un objetivo
similarTo reach a goal
Dar frutos
synonymTo bear fruit
Surtir efecto
specialized formTo take effect
Fracasar
contrastTo fail
Cosechar éxitos
builds onTo reap success
