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"Regalos" is a form of "regalo", a noun which is often translated as "present". "Comprar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to buy". Learn more about the difference between "regalos" and "comprar" below.
el regalo(
rreh
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gah
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loh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (offering)
2. (figurative) (good deal)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. bargain
La computadora que compré fue un verdadero regalo.The computer I bought was a real bargain.
b. steal (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Ese tablet solo cuesta $50? ¡Es un regalo!That tablet only costs $50? It's a steal!
3. (figurative) (pleasure)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
4. (culinary)
a. delicacy
La comida que sirvieron en la boda fue un regalo.The food they served at the wedding was a delicacy.
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.).
