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get

get

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01

get

verb

Receive something that is sent or given.

to get
  • receber

    Get has many translations; receiving something uses receber.

    I got your message yesterday.

    Recebi sua mensagem ontem.

02

get

verb

To enter a new state, often an emotion or a physical condition.

to get
  • 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.

03

get

verb

Obtain something, often with some effort.

to get
  • conseguir

    Conseguir can mean obtain or manage to do something.

    I got a job near home.

    Consegui um emprego perto de casa.

04

get

verb

Buy something.

to get
  • comprar

    When get means buy, use comprar.

    I'll get some bread on the way back.

    Vou comprar pão na volta.

05

get

verb

Reach a place.

to get
  • 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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