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How do you say "to buy" in Spanish?
comprar
In Spanish, "to buy" is comprar.
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Pronunciation
Say kom-PRAHR. Comprar has the stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Comprar is a regular -ar verb used for purchasing. It is one of the most common verbs in Spanish.
Example sentence
Compro un libro.
I buy a book.
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How to remember comprar
COMPRAR = to buy. It is a regular -ar verb with no spelling changes.
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Questions about comprar
How do you say "to buy" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "to buy" is comprar. It is a noun.
How is comprar written in Spanish?
comprar is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is comprar used in a sentence?
Use comprar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Compro un libro. (I buy a book.).
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