Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to buy" in Spanish: comprar
comprar
To buy in Spanish is comprar. Say yo compro and ¿Dónde compro…? Compras are the purchases; the verb is comprar.
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How to pronounce comprar
Say it
kohm-PRAHR / KOHM-proh / KOHM-prahs
/kom.ˈpɾaɾ/
kohm-PRAHR. Yo compro is KOHM-proh. Tú compras is KOHM-prahs.
"to buy" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| comprar | to buy Dictionary infinitive. | Dictionary infinitive. |
| yo compro | I buy Present first person. | Present first person. |
| tú compras | you buy Informal present. | Informal present. |
| comprar en el mercado | to buy at the market Errands. | Errands. |
| ir de compras | to go shopping Noun compras with ir. | Noun compras with ir. |
How to use comprar in real life
- 1Market
Compro frutas frescas cada sábado.
I buy fresh fruit every Saturday.
Compro drops yo.
- 2Gift plan
¿Compras el regalo hoy o mañana?
Do you buy the gift today or tomorrow?
Compras with tú.
- 3Pharmacy
Necesito comprar protector solar.
I need to buy sunscreen.
Comprar after necesitar.
Mistakes English speakers make with comprar
Incorrect: Yo comprar pan.
Correct: Yo compro pan.
Conjugate: yo compro.
Incorrect: Yo buyo el boleto.
Correct: Yo compro el boleto.
Use comprar, not English buy.
Good to know
Good to knowComprar is the default shop verb. Ir de compras means go shopping. Bargaining may appear in markets, but the verb stays comprar. Online talk uses comprar en línea.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a quick errand
ChatPal
¿Compras leche en el camino?
Are you buying milk on the way?
You
Sí. También compro pan.
Yes. I also buy bread.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Yo compro el jugo.
Perfect. I buy the juice.
You
Nos vemos en casa en veinte minutos.
See you at home in twenty minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to buy" in Spanish
How do I say I buy?
Yo compro.
Go shopping?
Ir de compras.
Where do I buy…?
¿Dónde compro…?
How do you pronounce compro?
KOHM-proh, stress on KOHM.
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