adjective/verb (past participle)
adquirido
1. obtained or gained something, usually over time
She acquired a new skill through practice.
Ela adquiriu uma nova habilidade através da prática.
2. developed a taste, habit, or quality gradually
Wine is an acquired taste.
Vinho é um gosto adquirido.
3. gained possession of something
The museum acquired a rare painting.
O museu adquiriu um quadro raro.
4. obtained a disease or condition
He acquired an infection during his hospital stay.
Ele adquiriu uma infecção durante sua internação.
Related Idioms & Phrases
acquired taste - something that one learns to like over time
acquired immunity - resistance to disease developed after exposure or vaccination
acquired characteristic - a trait developed during lifetime, not inherited
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