acquisition [acquisitions](act or process of acquiring) noun [UK: ˌæ.kwɪ.ˈzɪʃ.n̩] [US: ˌæ.kwə.ˈzɪʃ.n̩]The library has many new acquisitions. = La biblioteca tiene varias adquisiciones nuevas.
purchase [purchases](the act or process of seeking and obtaining something for money) noun [UK: ˈpɜː.tʃəs] [US: ˈpɝː.tʃəs]They are saving their money for the purchase of a house. = Ahorrar su dinero para la adquisición de una casa.