get
verbReceive something that is sent or given.
- receber
Get has many translations; receiving something uses receber.
I got your message yesterday.
Recebi sua mensagem ontem.
get
verbTo enter a new state, often an emotion or a physical condition.
- ficar
The adjective agrees with its subject: ele ficou nervoso; ela ficou nervosa.
She got nervous before the interview.
Ela ficou nervosa antes da entrevista.
get
verbObtain something, often with some effort.
- conseguir
Conseguir can mean obtain or manage to do something.
I got a job near home.
Consegui um emprego perto de casa.
get
verbBuy something.
- comprar
When get means buy, use comprar.
I'll get some bread on the way back.
Vou comprar pão na volta.
get
verbReach a place.
- chegar
Getting to a destination uses chegar; getting cold uses ficar.
We got to the airport early.
Chegamos cedo ao aeroporto.
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