acquisitiveness

[US]/əˈkwɪzətɪvnəs/
[UK]/əˈkwiːzɪtɪvnis/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Un fuerte deseo de poseer o adquirir cosas, especialmente posesiones materiales.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

his acquisitiveness led him to hoard money and possessions.

Su afán por acumular lo llevó a amasar dinero y posesiones.

the company's acquisitiveness has resulted in a string of mergers and acquisitions.

La actitud de adquisición de la empresa ha resultado en una serie de fusiones y adquisiciones.

her acquisitiveness stemmed from a childhood of poverty.

Su afán por acumular provenía de una infancia de pobreza.

he tried to disguise his acquisitiveness as a desire for success.

Intentó disimular su afán por acumular como un deseo de éxito.

the politician's acquisitiveness was evident in his lavish lifestyle.

La actitud de adquisición del político era evidente en su lujoso estilo de vida.

her insatiable acquisitiveness made her impossible to satisfy.

Su insaciable afán por acumular la hacía imposible de satisfacer.

the artist's work reflected his acquisitiveness for beauty and perfection.

La obra del artista reflejaba su afán por acumular belleza y perfección.

his acquisitiveness blinded him to the needs of others.

Su afán por acumular lo cegó a las necesidades de los demás.

the team's acquisitiveness pushed them to achieve great things.

La actitud de adquisición del equipo los impulsó a lograr grandes cosas.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now