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"Comprar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to buy", and "decidir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to decide". Learn more about the difference between "comprar" and "decidir" 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.).
decidir(
deh
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see
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deer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to decide
Su hija aún no ha decidido qué quiere estudiar.Their daughter has not yet decided what she wants to study.
decidirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
3. (to settle)
a. to make up one's mind
Todo lo que tienes que hacer es decidirte y pasar a la acción.All you have to do is make up your mind and take action.
