Adquirieron (en. Acquired)

/adkiˈʝeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To obtain or get something through effort.
They acquired a new house last year.
Ellos adquirieron una nueva casa el año pasado.
To come into possession of something.
The students acquired valuable knowledge during the course.
Los estudiantes adquirieron conocimientos valiosos durante el curso.
To develop a skill or habit.
Over time, they acquired the ability to speak several languages.
Con el tiempo, adquirieron la habilidad de hablar varias lenguas.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

acquire knowledge
Obtain information or skills in a specific area.
adquirir conocimientos
acquire a property
Buy or become the owner of a property.
adquirir una propiedad

Related Words

acquire
To obtain something in exchange for effort or price.
adquirir
acquisition
The act of acquiring something.
adquisición
acquirable
That can be acquired.
adquirible

Slang Meanings

To get something informally.
He acquired his new laptop at a good price at the market.
Adquirió su nueva laptop a buen precio en el mercado.
To make a deal to obtain a benefit.
They acquired the car through a deal.
Adquirieron el coche a través de una oferta.