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compra

purchase

noun KOHM-prah Less Common

Also means

shopping

Usage Note

Compra is the noun from comprar. Hacer la compra (to do the shopping) is a very common phrase in Spain; ir de compras (to go shopping) is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Compra en línea means online shopping. The opposite is venta (sale/selling).

Examples

"Hice la compra en el supermercado."

Natural Translation

I did the shopping at the supermarket.

Literal Translation

I-did the shopping in the supermarket

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