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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.).

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to purchase an automobile)

a. comprar un coche

Johanna's parents bought her a car for her 18th birthday.Los padres de Johanna le compró un coche cuando cumplió 18 años.

b. comprar un carro

Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.

(Latin America)

I'm saving up to buy a car.Estoy ahorrando para comprar un carro.

c. comprar un auto (Southern Cone)

I'm considering buying a car so I don't have to take the bus every day.Pienso en comprar un auto para no tener que tomar el bus todos los días.

d. comprar un automóvil

Do you know Mr. Powell? - Yes, I bought a car from him.¿Conoces al señor Powell? - Sí, le compré un automóvil.

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

2. (imperative)

a. compra un coche

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

I'm sick of relying on busses. I think I might buy a car. - Do it! Buy a car!Estoy harto de depender de buses. Pienso en comprar un coche. - ¡Hazlo! ¡Compra un coche!

b. compra un carro

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.

(Latin America)

I won the lottery! What should I do with the money? - Buy a car!¡Gané la lotería! ¿Qué debería hacer con el dinero? ¡Compra un carro!

c. compra un auto

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular) (Southern Cone)

If you're looking for a good deal, buy a car here.Si buscas un buen precio, compra un auto aquí.

d. compra un automóvil

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

If you don't want to go through so much gas, buy a car with better gas mileage.Si no quieres acabar con tanta gasolina, compra un automóvil con mejor consumo de combustible.

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