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    Compra (en. Buys)

    /ˈkom.pɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of acquiring something in exchange for money.
    The purchase of the house was very quick.
    La compra de la casa fue muy rápida.
    Transaction in which money is exchanged for a product or service.
    I made a purchase at the supermarket.
    Hice una compra en el supermercado.
    The act of acquiring something through a deal.
    Their last purchase was a new car.
    Su última compra fue un coche nuevo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cŏmprāre', which means 'to acquire' or 'to buy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a purchase
    Making an acquisition of goods.
    hacer una compra
    online shopping
    Acquisition of products via the internet.
    compra en línea
    purchase promotions
    Special offers when acquiring products.
    promociones de compra

    Related Words

    buyer
    Person who acquires goods or services.
    comprador
    to buy
    Action of acquiring something in exchange for money.
    comprar
    purchase-sale
    Contract between buyer and seller.
    compra-venta

    Slang Meanings

    To buy impulsively.
    Don't spend so much on crazy shopping!
    ¡No gastes tanto en compras locas!
    To do the basic shopping for the household.
    I'm going to the market to do the shopping.
    Voy al mercado a hacer la compra.