Spanish Conversation · Level 23
90 words
Spanish word
compra
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkompɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounshopping
Example
Voy a hacer una compra.
I'm going shopping.
More examples
La compañía confirmó mi compra y envió el recibo.
The company confirmed my purchase and sent the receipt.
Core concept
Buyer handing money to a cashier and receiving a shopping bag.
Common phrases
hacer una compra
make a purchase
confirmar la compra
confirm the purchase
cancelar una compra
cancel a purchase
Similar words
venta: The act of selling goods or services to a buyer in return for money or payment.
oferta: A promotional offer or pricing deal presented to encourage customers to buy.
pedido: A customer order sent to a business asking for particular products or a meal to be provided.
Definition in Spanish
Acto de pagar para obtener bienes o servicios, y también el bien o servicio conseguido.
Word origin
From Latin comparare (com- 'together' + parare 'prepare'), the verb comprar develops into the noun compra, which denotes the act of buying or the item bought.
Usage tips
- Hacer la compra refers to buying household groceries, ir de compras means going out to shop for pleasure, and una compra names a single purchase.