The verb to get in Spanish and some of its uses / 5 minutes of Spanish / English version + Podcast
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| To get- conseguir- entender- ponerse nerviosa/o- obtener o lograr |
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Welcome to episode 224 of Los 5 minutos de
español and thank you very much for listening to us...
Thank you for being here listening to us... What topic do
we have today?
Today we look at an English verb that has many translations
in Spanish.
Oh and what verb is it?
The verb “to get”, is one of the most versatile verbs in
English, as it can mean many different
can mean very different things depending on the context. It
can be translated as
obtain, get, arrive, put on, understand, receive, buy and
many more.
Wow, so many uses! Let's look at its main uses
with
examples in both languages:
It is used when we talk about acquiring something, whether
it is an
object, an opportunity or an experience.
Lo conseguí / lo logré
Conseguí un nuevo trabajo. ¿Dónde puedo obtener más
información sobre el curso de español? Finalmente, logré conseguir las entradas
para el concierto. / I got a new job. Where can I get more information about the Spanish course? I
finally managed to get the concert tickets.
Conseguí una
pareja para el baile o Conseguí un nuevo novio o esposo… / I got a date for
the dance or I got a new boyfriend or husband…
It's that love is in the air...
Oh, my God. Let's keep going
When used to refer to getting to a place.
Llegué tarde a casa. ¿A qué hora llegaste a la
oficina? Después de un largo viaje, finalmente llegamos al hotel. / He got
home late. What time
did you get to the office? After a long trip, we finally got to the hotel.
Indica que una persona ha cambiado de estado emocional
o físico.
Se puso enojada cuando escuchó la noticia. Siempre me pongo nervioso antes de un
examen. / She got angry when she heard the news. I always get nervous before
an exam. If you don’t wear a jacket, you’ll get sick. 
Me pongo nervioso
It is used when someone receives something, whether it is a
gift, a letter or information.
Recibí un correo electrónico esta mañana. ¿Ya
recibiste tus nuevos zapatos? Siempre me gusta recibir postales de mis amigos. /
I got an email this morning. Did
you get your new shoes? I always like to get postcards from my friends.
When someone
understands an idea or situation.
No entiendo lo que estás diciendo. Finalmente entendí
cómo funciona esta aplicación. ¿Entendiste
la broma? / I don’t get what you’re saying. I finally got how this app
works. Did you get the joke?
It is used
in informal situations when someone buys something.
Compré una nueva computadora ayer. ¿Puedes comprar
leche en el supermercado? Siempre compra café en esa cafetería. / I got a
new computer yesterday. Can
you get some milk at the supermarket? She always gets coffee at that café.
Let's make a little summary,
shall we?
Of course we
can
Obtener o Conseguir - I got a new job. / Conseguí
un nuevo trabajo.
Llegar - He got home late. / Llegó tarde a casa.
Ponerse (emocionalmente) - She got angry. / Se
puso enojada.
Recibir - I got an email. / Recibí un correo
electrónico.
Entender - I
don’t get it. / No lo entiendo.
Comprar - I got a new phone. / Compré un
teléfono nuevo.
Hopefully these examples will
help you and you will receive nice gifts and cards this month.
See you in our workshops or
classes here in Los Cabos, in the cooking classes, in the workshops on Zoom or
listen to us in the next episode.
See you
soon.
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