It follows the conjugation pattern of the verb tener (to have). This includes: Present Tense: A "g" is added in the yo form ( obtengo ).
The stem changes to obtuv- (e.g., obtuve , obtuvo ). OBTENER
It originates from the Latin word obtinere , a combination of ob (toward/against) and tenere (to hold). Common English Equivalents Depending on the context, "obtener" can be translated as: It follows the conjugation pattern of the verb