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    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.