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qué compras
-what you buy
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que compras
-that you buy
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¿Qué compras?
-What do you buy?
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qué compras

qué compras(
keh
 
kohm
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prahs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
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)
(in statements; second person singular)
a. what you buy
No sé qué compras en esa tienda, pero, siempre que vas, gastas un montón de dinero.I don't know what you buy in that store, but whenever you go there, you spend loads of money.
b. what you're buying
Imagino que tendrás pensado qué compras ahora y qué mañana. - El pescado mañana, para que sea fresco.I suppose you've already decided what you're buying now and what tomorrow. - The fish tomorrow, for it to be fresh.
2.
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)
(in questions; second person singular)
a. what do you buy
¿Qué compras normalmente en grandes superficies y qué en tiendas pequeñas?What do you usually buy in big supermarkets and what in small stores?
b. what are you buying
¿Y qué compras ahora si tienes de todo?And what are you buying now when you have everything I can think of?
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