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"Ir de compras" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to go shopping", and "hacer la compra" is an intransitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "to go shopping". Learn more about the difference between "ir de compras" and "hacer la compra" below.
ir de compras(
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deh
kohm
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prahs
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
hacer la compra(
ah
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sehr
lah
kohm
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prah
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. to go shopping
Tenemos que hacer la compra porque nos hemos quedado sin leche ni huevos.We need to go shopping because we're all out of milk and eggs.
b. to go grocery shopping
No me gusta hacer la compra el sábado por la mañana porque todas las tiendas están llenas de gente.I don't like to go grocery shopping on Saturday morning because all the stores are full of people.
a. to buy
Al hacer la compra del refrigerador, olvidamos la factura en la tienda y ahora no podemos usar la garantía.We forgot the receipt at the store when we bought the refrigerator, and now we can't use the warranty.
Puede hacer la compra del aparato en nuestro local o en la tienda en línea.You can buy the appliance in our store or the online site.
