Adquirí (en. I acquired)

/adkiˈɾi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To obtain something through some means, such as purchase or effort.

I acquired a new mobile phone.

Adquirí un nuevo teléfono móvil.

To receive or gain knowledge or skills.

I acquired work experience in my first job.

Adquirí experiencia laboral en mi primer trabajo.

To achieve the possession of something.

I acquired ownership after a long process.

Adquirí la propiedad después de un largo proceso.

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

to acquire knowledge

To obtain information or understanding about a topic.

adquirir conocimiento

to acquire experience

To gain skill or competence through practice.

adquirir experiencia

to acquire a habit

To develop a habit or routine.

adquirir una costumbre

acquisition

The act of obtaining something.

adquisición

acquirer

A person who buys or acquires something.

adquiriente

acquirable

That can be obtained.

adquirible

To get something difficult or of great value.

I managed to acquire that sports car I wanted so much.

Logré adquirir ese coche deportivo que tanto quería.

To get something quickly.

I acquired that book at a discount fair.

Adquirí ese libro en una feria de descuento.