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comprar

to buy

verb kohm-PRAHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin comparare, 'to obtain'.

Usage Note

Comprar pairs naturally with vender (to sell) and pagar (to pay). The phrase comprar a plazos means 'to buy on instalments'. Note that in some regions, ir de compras (to go shopping) uses the noun compra, not the verb directly.

Examples

"Voy a comprar pan en la tienda."

Natural Translation

I'm going to buy bread at the shop.

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