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"Cómpralo" is a phrase which is often translated as "buy it", and "comprar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to buy". Learn more about the difference between "cómpralo" and "comprar" below.
cómpralo
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. buy it
Me gusta ese reloj, pero es muy caro. - ¡Cómpralo! Los gustos hay que dárselos en vida.I like that watch, but it's too expensive. - Buy it! Treat yourself!
comprar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to acquire)
a. to buy
¡Hay que comprar una piñata que hoy comienzan las posadas!We need to buy a piñata because the Posadas start today!
2. (to bribe)
a. to buy off
Los políticos malvados intentaron comprar mi silencio.The evil politicians tried to buy me off.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
