comprar

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/komˈpɾaɾ/
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A common Spanish term meaning to buy.

Examples

  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con comprar.
    The book includes an example with to buy.
  • Escuché comprar en una conversación.
    I heard to buy in a conversation.
  • Practica comprar en una frase breve.
    Practise to buy in a short sentence.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar comprar correctamente.
    Today I learned to use to buy correctly.
  • La profesora explicó comprar en clase.
    The teacher explained to buy in class.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

verb
everyday
neutral
Used in ordinary Spanish with the meaning to buy.

Examples

  • La profesora explicó comprar en clase.
    The teacher explained to buy in class.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar comprar correctamente.
    Today I learned to use to buy correctly.
  • Escuché comprar en una conversación.
    I heard to buy in a conversation.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con comprar.
    The book includes an example with to buy.
  • Practica comprar en una frase breve.
    Practise to buy in a short sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does comprar mean?

comprar means to buy.

Is comprar common?

Yes. It is common in present-day everyday Spanish.

Is comprar formal?

It is neutral and works in ordinary conversation.

How do you use comprar?

Use it when the context calls for to buy.

Should beginners learn comprar?

Yes. It is useful core vocabulary for beginners.

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