This is the 12739th most frequent Spanish word.
obtienen
"Obtienen" means "they obtain" or "they get."
In this sentence, 'obtienen' functions as the third-person plural form of the verb 'obtener,' meaning 'to achieve' or 'to get.' It conveys that the students (they) are regularly achieving or getting good results due to their daily studies.
Los estudiantes obtienen buenos resultados cuando estudian todos los días.
The students achieve good results when they study every day.
Here, 'obtienen' is used to describe the regular action of acquiring or retrieving fresh water, with the emphasis on the act of obtaining.
Ellos obtienen agua fresca del pozo cada mañana.
They obtain fresh water from the well every morning.
'Obtienen' in this context denotes the action of receiving as a consequence of the athletes' achievements in the competitions.