Translation of Italian word "comprare" to English
comprare
/komˈpra.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'comprare' means 'to buy' (To buy, to purchase). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. Often confused with 'acquistare' (to purchase, to acquire), but 'comprare' carries a distinct shade of meaning in careful usage.
🇬🇧 English
to buy
Example
Vado al supermercato a comprare la frutta.
I'm going to the supermarket to buy fruit.
Abbiamo comprato i biglietti del concerto online.
We bought concert tickets online.
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Common phrases
- comprare un regalo— to buy a gift
- Abbiamo comprato i biglietti del concerto online.— We bought concert tickets online.
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What does the Italian word "comprare" mean?▼
The Italian word "comprare" means "to buy" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Vado al supermercato a comprare la frutta." (which translates as "I'm going to the supermarket to buy fruit.").
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