obter

Senses

1. 1.

   to obtain

   to get or acquire something as a result of effort or request

2. 2.

   to achieve

   to succeed in reaching or accomplishing a goal or result

3. 3.

   to secure

   to get or procure (a document, permission, or formal approval)

Examples

• "Consegui obter uma bolsa de estudos para a universidade."

  I managed to obtain a scholarship for university.

• "Ele obteve um ótimo resultado no exame."

  He achieved an excellent result on the exam.

• "Para viajar para o exterior, você precisa obter um passaporte."

  To travel abroad, you need to obtain a passport.

Usage

Formal and frequently used in both written and spoken Brazilian Portuguese. Often paired with prepositions like "de" (obter de alguém = to get from someone) or used in passive voice (foi obtido = was obtained). Common in professional, academic, and administrative contexts.