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"Nuevo" is an adjective which is often translated as "new", and "comprar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to buy". Learn more about the difference between "nuevo" and "comprar" below.
nuevo(
nweh
-
boh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (brand-new)
a. new
Quiero comprar una mesa nueva, no una de segunda mano.I want to buy a new table, not a second-hand one.
2. (original)
3. (modern)
a. new
Mi abuela dice que no puede mantenerse al tanto de los aparatos nuevos de hoy en día.My grandmother says she can't keep up with the new gadgets of today.
a. new
¿Ya viste la chica nueva? - Sí, viene de Suecia.Did you see the girl new yet? - Yes, she's from Sweden.
comprar(
kohm
-
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.).
