acquired

• Describe algo que se ha obtenido o desarrollado con el tiempo, a menudo mediante esfuerzo o experiencia.

Describes something that is obtained or developed over time, often through effort or experience.

1. Gained or obtainedB2formal

   Something that has been obtained or developed over time, not innate.

   Adquirido, obtenido

   • She has acquired a taste for classical music.
   • The company acquired a new subsidiary last year.
   • He acquired valuable skills through years of practice.

   Sinónimosattaineddevelopedearnedlearnedwon

   Antónimoscongenitalinborninherentinnate

2. Developed after birthB2formalmedical

   A condition or characteristic that develops after birth, as opposed to being inherited.

   Adquirido (después del nacimiento)

   • The patient suffers from an acquired heart defect.
   • Acquired immunity can result from vaccination.
   • The disease is acquired through exposure to the virus.

   Sinónimosadventitious

   Antónimoscongenitalgenetichereditaryinheritedinnate

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de obtener algo en posesión, conseguir o desarrollar una habilidad o cualidad.

A verb used to indicate the act of gaining possession of something, obtaining, or developing a skill or quality.

1. Obtain or gainB1formal

   To get or obtain something through effort or purchase.

   adquirir

   • She acquired a new skill after months of practice.
   • The company acquired a smaller competitor last year.
   • He acquired a valuable collection of antique coins.

   Sinónimosattaingaingetobtainprocuresecure

   Antónimosabandoncedeforfeitforgogiveloserelinquishsurrender

2. Develop or learnB1formal

   To gradually gain knowledge, a habit, or a quality.

   Adquirir (aprender)

   • Children acquire language naturally from their environment.
   • He acquired a taste for spicy food after traveling to India.
   • She acquired a reputation for being reliable and hardworking.

   Sinónimosabsorbassimilatedevelopgainlearnmasterpick up