Translation of Spanish word "comprar" to English
comprar
/komˈpɾaɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods.
How to use
Comprar ('to buy') is a regular -ar verb. Comprar a crédito — To buy on credit.
🇬🇧 English
to buy
Example
¿Para quién le compraría el coche papá? Lo compró para mí, no para ti.
Who would dad buy the car for? He bought it for me, not for you.
He comprado comodidad material renunciando a mis sueños.
I have bought material comfort by giving up my dreams.
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Common phrases
- ir a comprar— to go shopping
- comprar en línea— to buy online
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Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he comprado
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #439 in Spanish
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The Spanish word "comprar" means "to buy" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Necesito comprar un poco de pan." (which translates as "Who would dad buy the car for? He bought it for me, not for you.").
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