Was buying (es. Compraba)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Yo compraba fruta en el mercado.
I was buying fruit at the market.
Context: daily life Mi madre compraba pan cada mañana.
My mother was buying bread every morning.
Context: daily life Cuando era niño, compraba juguetes.
When I was a child, I was buying toys.
Context: childhood Intermediate (B1-B2)
El mes pasado, compraba ropa para la temporada de invierno.
Last month, I was buying clothes for the winter season.
Context: daily life Ayer, mientras caminaba, compraba libros en una librería.
Yesterday, while I was walking, I was buying books at a bookstore.
Context: culture Cuando vivía en España, compraba comida típica de la región.
When I lived in Spain, I was buying typical food from the region.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
En su juventud, compraba obras de arte que luego vendió por un precio considerable.
In his youth, he was buying works of art that he later sold for a considerable price.
Context: art Mientras reflexionaba sobre sus decisiones pasadas, se dio cuenta de que compraba más por impulso que por necesidad.
While reflecting on his past decisions, he realized that he was buying more on impulse than out of necessity.
Context: psychology La manera en que compraba en su vida diaria era un reflejo de sus valores y prioridades.
The way he was buying in his daily life was a reflection of his values and priorities.
Context: society Synonyms
- importaba
- adquiría
- mercaba
- obtenía