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acquire

[/əˈkwaɪər/]
verb
adquirir
1. to obtain or come into possession of something
She acquired a new car last month.
Ela adquiriu um carro novo no mês passado.
2. to learn or develop a skill, habit, or knowledge over time
He acquired fluency in Spanish after living in Madrid for five years.
Ele adquiriu fluência em espanhol depois de morar em Madri por cinco anos.
3. to gain or get something as a result of effort or experience
The company acquired a reputation for excellence.
A empresa adquiriu uma reputação de excelência.
NYC Slang
cop
Synonyms
obtaingetgainprocuresecurepurchaselearn
Antonyms
loseforfeitrelinquishsurrenderabandon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adquirir
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
adquirir
standard usage
São Paulo
adquirir
standard usage
Portugal
adquirir
standard usage, sometimes 'conseguir' in colloquial speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

acquire a taste for something
acquire knowledge
acquire property
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