Compró (en. Bought)

/komˈpɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of acquiring something in exchange for money.
Bought a book yesterday.
Compró un libro ayer.
The action of obtaining something through payment.
Bought a new car last year.
Compró un coche nuevo el año pasado.
The act of accepting or acquiring an offer or proposal.
Bought the idea of traveling around Europe.
Compró la idea de viajar por Europa.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'comperare', which means to acquire in company or to pay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bought on credit
It refers to the purchase of something in installments or through financing.
compró a crédito
bought on sale
Indicates that the purchase was made taking advantage of a discount or promotion.
compró en oferta
bought on impulse
Describes an unplanned purchase made suddenly.
compró por impulso

Related Words

buy
The action of acquiring something through the payment of money.
comprar
buyer
A person who makes a purchase.
comprador
purchase
The action or effect of buying.
compra

Slang Meanings

I made a quick purchase.
Bought two tickets for the concert in a flash.
Compró de volada dos entradas para el concierto.
I bought something I didn't need.
Bought an impulse gadget that I don't use.
Compró por impulso un gadget que no uso.