Adquirió (en. Acquired)

/aðkiˈɾi.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Having obtained or received something.
He acquired a new house last year.
Él adquirió una nueva casa el año pasado.
To obtain knowledge or skill.
He acquired leadership skills in his job.
Adquirió habilidades de liderazgo en su trabajo.
To come to possess something.
The company acquired another company in the sector.
La compañía adquirió otra empresa en el sector.

Etymology

From Latin 'acquirere', which means 'to obtain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gain experience
To gain knowledge or skills through practice.
adquirir experiencia
take on a commitment
To assume a responsibility or a duty.
adquirir un compromiso

Related Words

acquisition
The act of acquiring something.
adquisición
acquirer
The person who acquires something.
adquirente
acquiring
Process of acquiring something.
adquiriendo

Slang Meanings

Bought something unexpectedly.
Yesterday he acquired a car without planning it.
Ayer adquirió un coche sin planearlo.
Gained new knowledge informally.
In the talk, he acquired a lot of interesting data.
En la charla, adquirió un montón de datos interesantes.