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How do you say "to buy" in Mexican Spanish?
comprar
In Mexican Spanish, "to buy" is comprar.
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Pronunciation
Kohm-PRAHR: stress on the last syllable, with a rolled r at the end if possible.
Grammar notes
Comprar is a regular -ar verb. It means to buy or to purchase. Past participle is comprado.
Example sentence
Compré el pan en la panadería.
I bought the bread at the bakery.
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How to remember comprar
Comprar contains compra (purchase or purchase). When you buy something, you are making a compra.
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Questions about comprar
How do you say "to buy" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to buy" is comprar. It is a noun.
How is comprar written in Mexican Spanish?
comprar is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is comprar used in a sentence?
Use comprar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Compré el pan en la panadería. (I bought the bread at the bakery.).
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