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    Adquirían (en. They acquired)

    /adkiɾiˈan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To obtain or achieve something.
    If they acquired the necessary knowledge, they could pass the exam.
    Si ellos adquirían el conocimiento necesario, podrían superar el examen.
    To make goods or rights one’s own.
    They acquired properties in the city during the economic boom.
    Ellos adquirían propiedades en la ciudad durante el auge económico.
    To grasp or assimilate information or skills.
    Students acquired new skills through practice.
    Los estudiantes adquirían nuevas habilidades a través de la práctica.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'acquirere', which means 'to obtain' or 'to acquire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    acquire skills
    Obtain specific skills or competencies.
    adquirir habilidades
    acquire property
    Buy or become the owner of real estate.
    adquirir una propiedad
    acquire knowledge
    Obtain information or knowledge about a specific topic.
    adquirir conocimientos

    Related Words

    acquisition
    The act of obtaining something.
    adquisición
    acquirer
    A person who acquires something.
    adquirente
    acquirable
    That can be acquired.
    adquirible

    Slang Meanings

    To obtain something informally or second-hand.
    He acquired a car through the black market.
    Él adquiría un coche por el mercado negro.
    To learn to do something quickly.
    She acquired magic tricks in a couple of days.
    Ella adquiría trucos de magia en un par de días.