acquired
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (developed)
a. adquirido
The knowledge acquired by the students during the year they spent abroad is priceless.El conocimiento adquirido por los estudiantes durante el año que pasaron en el extranjero no tiene precio.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Caviar is an acquired taste.El caviar es algo a lo que lleva tiempo acostumbrarse.
This dark chocolate is very bitter; it's an acquired taste.Este chocolate oscuro es muy amargo; se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo.
2. (obtained)
a. adquirido
The house was decorated with artifacts acquired from all over the world.La casa estaba decorada con artefactos adquiridos alrededor del mundo.
3. (medicine)
a. adquirido
Helene's condition is not hereditary or congenital, but acquired.La enfermedad de Helene no es hereditaria o congénita, sino adquirida.
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