comprarse algo
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comprarse algo
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
a. to buy oneself something
Cómprate algo bonito. ¡Qué obsesión con no gastar! ¿Para qué trabajas entonces?Buy yourself something nice. You're so obsessed with not spending! What do you work for then?
b. to buy oneself anything (in questions)
¿Se compró algo Eva en el centro comercial? - Sí, esta falda que lleva puesta.Did Eva buy herself anyting at the mall? - Yes, that skirt she's wearing.
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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.).
a. to buy something
Tengo que comprar algo para la cena. No hay nada en la nevera.I have to buy something for dinner. There's nothing in the fridge.
b. to buy anything (in questions)
¿Compraste algo en el mercadillo?Did you buy anything at the flea market?
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. to buy something
Quiero comprarle algo a Isabel para agradecerle todo lo que hizo por nosotros.I want to buy Isabel something to thank her for everything she did for us.
b. to buy anything (in questions)
¿Le compraste algo a tus padres en Londres? - No, me olvidé.Did you buy anything for your parents in London? - No, I forgot.
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