Comprare (en. I will buy)

/komˈpɾaɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Obtain something in exchange for money.

I decided to buy a new car.

Decidí comprar un coche nuevo.

Acquire a product or service.

I am going to buy bread for dinner.

Voy a comprar pan para la cena.

Pay for something to own it.

She bought a gift for her friend.

Ella compró un regalo para su amiga.

From Latin 'comparare', which means 'to make equal, to join'.

buy time

Achieve a delay in fulfilling an obligation.

comprar tiempo

buy on installment

Acquire something and pay for it in different installments.

comprar a plazos

buy a fight

To provoke a controversy or discussion.

comprar una pelea

purchase

Action of acquiring goods or services.

compra

buyer

Person who buys something.

comprador

trade

Exchange of goods and services.

comercio

Make a quick and thoughtless purchase.

I went to the mall and just went to compare, but ended up buying.

Fui al mall y solo fui a comparar, pero terminé comprando.

Buy something at a good price.

That phone is on sale, it's a good buy.

Ese teléfono está en oferta, es una buena compra.