Adquirió (en. Acquired)

/adkiˈɾio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To obtain something in ownership.
My friend acquired a new car last month.
Mi amigo adquirió un coche nuevo el mes pasado.
To obtain knowledge or skill.
She acquired great skills in cooking.
Ella adquirió grandes destrezas en la cocina.
To achieve or get something.
The country acquired economic stability after the reforms.
El país adquirió estabilidad económica tras las reformas.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

acquire knowledge
To obtain information or skills in a specific area.
adquirir conocimientos
acquire experience
To gain skills through practice.
adquirir experiencia
acquire assets
To acquire properties or valuable items.
adquirir bienes

Related Words

acquired
Something that has been obtained.
adquirido
acquirer
The person who acquires something.
adquiriente
acquisition
The act of acquiring something.
adquisición

Slang Meanings

To buy something informally.
This weekend I acquired a lot of clothes at a good price.
El fin de semana adquirí un montón de ropa a buen precio.
To obtain something that was not being sought.
Suddenly I acquired a new hobby by chance.
De repente adquirí un nuevo hobby por casualidad.