Adquiridos (en. Acquired)

/aðkiˈɾiðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Goods or rights that a person has obtained.
The acquisitions of the company were promoted.
Los adquiridos de la empresa fueron promocionados.
Knowledge or skills that someone has developed.
The acquisitions during the course are very valuable.
Los adquiridos durante el curso son muy valiosos.

Etymology

From the verb adquirir, from the Latin 'acquirere', meaning 'to obtain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

acquired goods
Properties or assets that have been bought or received.
bienes adquiridos
acquired rights
Rights that have been obtained through legal action or contracts.
derechos adquiridos
acquired knowledge
Skills or knowledge that a person has learned.
conocimientos adquiridos

Related Words

acquire
To obtain something in exchange for a price, effort, or action.
adquirir
purchase
The act of acquiring something through a transaction.
compra
possession
The state of having something in ownership.
posesión

Slang Meanings

Things that have been obtained informally.
Those new contacts are acquired at the event.
Esos nuevos contactos son adquiridos en el evento.
Practical knowledge acquired outside the classroom.
My cooking skills are acquired from my grandmother.
Mis habilidades de cocina son adquiridos de la abuela.