Spanish word

adquisitivo

Pronunciation

IPA/aðkisiˈtiβo/

Meaning

  • adjectivepurchasing

Example

La capacidad adquisitiva de la gente disminuyó.

People's purchasing power decreased.

Illustration for adquisitivo (purchasing)

More examples

Para atraer clientes, la tienda ofrece productos para diferentes niveles adquisitivos.

To attract customers, the store offers products for different levels of purchasing power.

Core concept

Buying power.

Common phrases

  • poder adquisitivo

    purchasing power

  • capacidad adquisitiva

    capacity to purchase

  • nivel adquisitivo

    level of purchasing power

Similar words

solvente: Having enough funds to meet debts and pay bills on time.
adinerado: Possessing substantial wealth or significant personal assets.
desahogado: Having sufficient money to cover everyday expenses comfortably.
acomodado: Having comfortable financial means to live without monetary hardship.

Definition in Spanish

Describe la capacidad o poder económico para realizar compras.

Word origin

From Spanish adquirir (from Latin acquirere 'to get') plus the adjective-forming suffix -tivo, giving an adjective that means 'relating to the capacity to acquire or purchase'.

Usage tips

  • English acquisitive means eager to acquire, but Spanish adquisitivo refers to actual power to buy and commonly appears in the phrase poder adquisitivo.

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