acquisto

Acquisto is an Italian noun meaning the act of obtaining something through purchase, or the item that has been purchased. In everyday speech it most often refers to a purchase, as in un acquisto. In business, financial, and legal contexts it can denote the acquisition of assets, rights, or a company. The word is masculine, and its plural is acquisti. While widely used in general language, more formal or technical contexts may employ acquisizione to describe corporate takeovers or broader processes of obtaining assets.

Origin and related forms: Acquisto derives from the verb acquistare (to purchase), which itself has roots in older Romance forms related to acquiring. The corresponding past participle is acquisito, meaning acquired. The related adjective acquisto can describe goods obtained, and the verb form is active, while acquisto serves as a noun. In modern Italian, acquisizione is often preferred for formal or legal discussions of acquisition, especially in corporate contexts.

Usage and examples: Common phrases include “far un acquisto” (to make a purchase), “un acquisto importante” (an important purchase), and “l’acquisto di azioni” (the acquisition of shares). In real estate contexts one speaks of “l’acquisto di una casa” or “l’acquisto di beni immobili.” In legal language one might encounter “acquisto della proprietà” (acquisition of ownership). The term can also appear in economic writing to describe consumer or investment activity, typically with a neutral, descriptive tone.

See also: acquisto, acquistare, acquisizione, acquisito.