acquires

[/əˈkwaɪərz/]

verb

adquire

1. obtains or comes into possession of something

She acquires new skills through practice.

Ela adquire novas habilidades através da prática.

2. gains or develops a characteristic or quality

He acquires confidence as he gains experience.

Ele adquire confiança conforme ganha experiência.

3. purchases or buys something

The company acquires new equipment every year.

A empresa adquire novo equipamento a cada ano.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

adquire

Standard usage, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

adquire

Standard usage, no regional variation

Rio de Janeiro

adquire

Standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

adquire

Standard European Portuguese usage

acquire a taste for something

acquire knowledge

acquire property

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