What is the Spanish word for "acquire"?

Learn how to say "acquire" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

acquire

Spanish

adquirir

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Examples of how to use "acquire" in Spanish

English
How did you acquire such a rare book?
Spanish
¿Cómo adquiriste un libro tan raro?
English
They acquire new skills every month.
Spanish
Ellos adquieren nuevas habilidades cada mes.
English
She acquired the book yesterday evening.
Spanish
Ella adquirió el libro ayer por la tarde.
English
I am acquiring useful experience now.
Spanish
Estoy adquiriendo experiencia útil ahora.
English
We have acquired the necessary tools.
Spanish
Hemos adquirido las herramientas necesarias.

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