The Conditional Mood of obtener is used to express what you would do or what would happen under certain circumstances, for example: Obtendría un nuevo trabajo si me mudara a otra ciudad. (I would get a new job if I moved to another city.)

Obtener is a regular verb in Spanish, which means its conjugations in the Conditional Mood follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -er.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Obtener (to obtain) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

The conditional mood of obtener is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, often with an implied condition.

To obtain or get something: For example, Si estudiara más, obtendría mejores notas. (If I studied more, I would get better grades.)

To achieve or attain something: For example, Si me esforzara más, obtendría el ascenso. (If I made more effort, I would get the promotion.)

To receive or acquire something: For example, Si solicitara la beca, obtendría fondos para estudiar. (If I applied for the scholarship, I would obtain funds to study.)

To gain or secure something: For example, Si trabajara duro, obtendría buenos resultados. (If I worked hard, I would obtain good results.)

To procure or get hold of something: For example, Si buscara bien, obtendría los materiales necesarios. (If I looked hard enough, I would obtain the necessary materials.)

To win or secure a victory: For example, Si jugáramos mejor, obtendríamos la victoria. (If we played better, we would obtain the victory.)

Examples

Examples of Obtener in the Conditional Mood

Si obtendría un ascenso, ¿qué prepararías para celebrar? (If you got a promotion, what would you prepare to celebrate?)

Para el viaje, obtendríamos las maletas y prepararíamos un itinerario. (For the trip, we would pack our bags and prepare an itinerary.)

Los chefs obtendrían los ingredientes frescos y prepararían un menú especial. (The chefs would get fresh ingredients and prepare a special menu.)

Antes de la boda, obtendríais los anillos y prepararíais los votos. (Before the wedding, you all would get the rings and prepare the vows.)

Para la fiesta, obtendrían las bebidas y prepararían algunos bocadillos. (For the party, they would get the drinks and prepare some snacks.)

Si obtendría un nuevo trabajo, ¿qué prepararías para la entrevista? (If you got a new job, what would you prepare for the interview?)

Los estudiantes obtendrían los materiales y prepararían sus presentaciones. (The students would get the materials and prepare their presentations.)

Para el picnic, obtendríamos la canasta y prepararíamos sándwiches. (For the picnic, we would get the basket and prepare sandwiches.)

Antes del concierto, la banda obtendría sus instrumentos y prepararía la lista de canciones. (Before the concert, the band would get their instruments and prepare the setlist.)

Si obtendría un nuevo auto, ¿qué prepararías para el viaje por carretera? (If you got a new car, what would you prepare for the road trip?)

Para la cena familiar, obtendríamos los ingredientes y prepararíamos el plato principal. (For the family dinner, we would get the ingredients and prepare the main dish.)

Los atletas obtendrían su equipo y prepararían un plan de entrenamiento. (The athletes would get their equipment and prepare a training plan.)

Antes de mudarse, obtendrían las cajas y prepararían sus pertenencias. (Before moving, they would get the boxes and prepare their belongings.)

Para el campamento, obtendríais las tiendas de campaña y prepararíais la fogata. (For the camping trip, you all would get the tents and prepare the campfire.)

Si obtendría un nuevo trabajo remoto, ¿qué prepararías en tu espacio de oficina en casa? (If you got a new remote job, what would you prepare in your home office space?)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Obtener (to obtain) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.