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"Él" is a form of "él", a pronoun which is often translated as "he". "Comprar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to buy". Learn more about the difference between "comprar" and "él" below.
comprar(
kohm
-
prahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to buy
¡Hay que comprar una piñata que hoy comienzan las posadas!We need to buy a piñata because the Posadas start today!
b. to purchase
¿Le gustaría comprar ese artículo?Would you like to purchase that item?
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.).
intransitive verb
a. to shop
Prefiero comprar en el mercado si puedo.I prefer to shop at the market if I can.
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él(
ehl
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. he (subject)
Él ha sido mi mejor amigo por 15 años.He has been my best friend for 15 years.
b. him (object)
Dale el libro a él.Give the book to him.
c. it (things or animals)
Ese insecto parece inocente pero todavía tengo miedo de él.That bug seems harmless but I still am afraid of it.
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