Fixed verbal expression with ir (“go”) and compras (“purchases”).
Fixed verbal expression with ir (“go”) and compras (“purchases”).
What does ir de compras mean?
It means “to go shopping”.
Does ir change with the subject?
Yes: voy de compras, vamos de compras, fui de compras.
Does it always mean buying something?
No. The trip may include looking around without buying.
Is it only for groceries?
No. It can include clothes and other goods too.
What is a natural example?
Vamos de compras el sábado means “We are going shopping on Saturday”.