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"Comprar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to buy", and "reproductor de DVD" is a noun which is often translated as "DVD player". Learn more about the difference between "comprar" and "reproductor de DVD" below.
comprar(
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prahr
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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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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. DVD player
Conecta el reproductor de DVD al televisor.Connect the DVD player to the television.
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