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adquirir
[/ad.kwi.ˈɾiɾ/]
verb
to acquire
1.
to obtain or come into possession of something
She acquired a new skill through practice.
Ela adquiriu uma nova habilidade através da prática.
2.
to gain or develop a quality or characteristic
He acquired confidence over time.
Ele adquiriu confiança ao longo do tempo.
3.
to purchase or buy
They acquired the company last year.
Eles adquiriram a empresa no ano passado.
Synonyms
obter
conseguir
ganhar
comprar
conquistar
alcançar
Antonyms
perder
vender
ceder
entregar
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
adquirir
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
adquirir
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
adquirir
no significant regional variation
Portugal
adquirir
identical usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
adquirir experiência
adquirir conhecimento
adquirir direitos
adquirir responsabilidades
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