Adquiría (en. Acquired)

/adkiˈɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To obtain or achieve something.

If I acquired more knowledge, I could improve in my job.

Si yo adquiría más conocimientos, podría mejorar en mi trabajo.

To come to have a property or an asset.

When I acquired the house, I signed many documents.

Cuando adquiría la casa, firmé muchos documentos.

To receive or take on a new habit or value.

I acquired good study habits in university.

Adquiría buenos hábitos de estudio en la universidad.

From Latin 'acquirere', meaning 'to obtain' or 'to acquire'.

to acquire a commitment

To assume an obligation or responsibility.

adquirir un compromiso

to acquire experience

To gain knowledge or skill in a specific area.

adquirir experiencia

to acquire knowledge

To learn and obtain information about a topic.

adquirir conocimientos

acquire

Verb meaning to obtain something.

adquirir

acquisition

The action of acquiring something.

adquisición

acquirer

A person who acquires something.

adquirente

To get something at a good price.

That deal was great; I acquired a television at a good price.

Esa oferta fue genial, adquirí un televisor a buen precio.

To do something to benefit from a situation.

By acquiring that business, he benefited from the existing clientele.

Al adquirir ese negocio, se benefició de la clientela existente.