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"Voy a ir a" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm going to", and "para comprar" is a phrase which is often translated as "to buy". Learn more about the difference between "voy a ir a" and "para comprar" below.
voy a ir a
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I'm going to
Voy a ir a la fiesta de Susana el sábado. ¿Y tú?I'm going to Susana's party this Saturday. How about you?
b. I'll go to
Voy a ir a la tienda a devolver esta camisa; es demasiado pequeña para mí.I'll go to the store to return this shirt; it's too small for me.
para comprar(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. to buy
¿Me das dinero suelto para comprar el periódico? Yo solo tengo un billete de €50.Can you give me some change to buy the newspaper? I only have a €50 bill.
b. to purchase
La empresa no tiene dinero para comprar nueva maquinaria.The company doesn't have money to purchase new machinery.
