hacer la compra

hacer la compra(
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prah
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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
a. to go shopping
Tenemos que hacer la compra porque nos hemos quedado sin leche ni huevos.We need to go shopping because we're all out of milk and eggs.
b. to go grocery shopping
No me gusta hacer la compra el sábado por la mañana porque todas las tiendas están llenas de gente.I don't like to go grocery shopping on Saturday morning because all the stores are full of people.
c. to do the shopping
¿Hacemos la compra hoy o mañana?Shall we do the shopping today or tomorrow?
a. to buy
Al hacer la compra del refrigerador, olvidamos la factura en la tienda y ahora no podemos usar la garantía.We forgot the receipt at the store when we bought the refrigerator, and now we can't use the warranty.
Puede hacer la compra del aparato en nuestro local o en la tienda en línea.You can buy the appliance in our store or the online site.
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