acquire

to get or buy something, especially after a lot of effort

adquirir, obtener, comprar

• acquire sth

Collocations acquire knowledge · acquire a skill

• He acquired the house for a very low price.

  Adquirió la casa por un precio muy bajo.

to learn or develop something, especially after a lot of effort or over a long period of time

adquirir, aprender, desarrollar

• acquire sth

Collocations acquire experience · acquire a habit

• She has acquired a good knowledge of French.

  Ha adquirido un buen conocimiento del francés.

to gain or receive something, especially after a lot of effort

adquirir, obtener, recibir

• acquire sth

Collocations acquire wealth · acquire a reputation

• The company has acquired a good reputation.

  La empresa ha adquirido una buena reputación.

to get or receive something, especially after a lot of effort

adquirir, obtener, recibir

• acquire sth

Collocations acquire an advantage · acquire a position

• The team acquired a significant advantage.

  El equipo adquirió una ventaja significativa.