Spanish Conversation · Level 73
59 words
Spanish word
adquisición
Pronunciation
IPA/aðkisiˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounpurchase
Example
Hicimos la adquisición ayer.
We made the purchase yesterday.
More examples
La adquisición de productos en línea es muy común.
The purchase of products online is very common.
Core concept
Acquiring something (objects, knowledge, or rights) by buying, learning, or administrative means.
Common phrases
adquisición de productos
purchase of products
adquisición de servicios
purchase of services
Similar words
compra: Paying for and taking possession of goods or services in a sale.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para el acto de adquirir algo, tanto objetos materiales como conocimientos o derechos, mediante compra, aprendizaje o gestión administrativa.
Word origin
The word comes from Latin acquisitio, from acquirere (ad- 'to' + quaerere 'seek'), originally meaning to obtain.
Usage tips
- Adquisición covers both tangible purchases and intangible gains like skills or rights, while comprar refers specifically to buying goods.
Other meanings
- acquisitionnoun
Opposites
- ventasalenoun
Related words
- adquisitivopurchasingadjective
- adquiridoacquiredadjective