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"Objeto" is a form of "objeto", a noun which is often translated as "object". "Comprar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to buy". Learn more about the difference between "comprar" and "objeto" 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 objeto(
ohb
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heh
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (thing)
a. object
Se dedica a coleccionar todo tipo de objetos curiosos.She collects all kinds of curious objects.
2. (intention)
a. purpose
Bajamos los precios con el objeto de atraer a nuevos clientes.We reduced the prices with the purpose of luring new customers.
b. object
El objeto de esta publicación es dar a conocer los efectos de la contaminación.The object of this publication is to make known the effects of pollution.
c. aim
Esta investigación tiene por objeto establecer las causas del accidente.The aim of this investigation is to establish the cause of the accident.
3. (recipient)
a. target
Las gafas la han convertido en objeto de burla de sus compañeros.Because of her glasses she has become the target of her classmates' mockery.
a. object
El objeto de la psicología es estudiar el comportamiento humano.The object of psychology is to study human behavior.
