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"Comprar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to buy", and "comprador" is a noun which is often translated as "buyer". Learn more about the difference between "comprar" and "comprador" below.
comprar(
kohm
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prahr
)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.).
el comprador, la compradora(
kohm
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prah
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dohr
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (commerce)
a. buyer
El comprador y el vendedor deben firmar un contrato.The buyer and the seller must sign a contract.
b. purchaser
El comprador devolvió la mercadería dañada al fabricante.The purchaser sent the damaged goods back to the manufacturer.
c. customer (in a store)
Los compradores que paguen en efectivo recibirán un 15% de descuento.Customers who pay in cash will get a 15% discount.
d. shopper (in a store)
Uno de los compradores quiere hablar con el encargado.One of the shoppers wants to talk to the manager.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. buying
Los descuentos navideños desataron un afán comprador.The Christmas discounts unleashed a buying spree.
b. purchasing
El agente comprador nos envió un listado con los precios.Our purchasing agent sent us a list containing the prices.
