adquisición
“adquisición” means “acquisition” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
acquisition
Also: attainment, procurement
📝 In Action
La adquisición de un nuevo idioma requiere mucha práctica.
B1The acquisition of a new language requires a lot of practice.
Estamos trabajando en la adquisición de datos para el proyecto.
B2We are working on the data acquisition for the project.
La empresa anunció la adquisición de su mayor competidor.
C1The company announced the acquisition of its biggest competitor.
addition
Also: find, purchase
📝 In Action
¡Qué buena adquisición! Ese coche es fantástico.
A2What a great find! That car is fantastic.
El museo tiene una nueva adquisición en la sala principal.
B1The museum has a new acquisition in the main hall.
El nuevo delantero es la mejor adquisición del equipo.
B2The new striker is the team's best addition.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: adquisición
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The acquisition'?
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👥 Word Family▼
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'acquisitio', which comes from 'ad' (to) and 'quaerere' (to seek or get). It originally meant the act of seeking out and obtaining something.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'adquisición' only used for buying things?
No. While it's common in business, it's also used for gaining skills, habits, or knowledge (e.g., language acquisition).
How do I pronounce the 'd' and 'q' together?
The 'd' is very soft, almost like a faint 'th' sound, followed quickly by the 'k' sound of the 'q'. It sounds like 'ad-kee'.
Is it a formal word?
Yes, it is slightly more formal than 'compra' (purchase) or 'hallazgo' (find). You'll see it often in news, business reports, and education.