What is the Spanish word for "buy"?

Learn how to say "buy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

buy

Spanish

comprar

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Alternative translations of "buy"

adquirir

Examples of how to use "buy" in Spanish

English
Where did you buy that new shirt?
Spanish
¿Dónde compraste esa camisa nueva?
English
I buy fruits every Sunday.
Spanish
Compro frutas todos los domingos.
English
She bought a new coat yesterday.
Spanish
Ella compró un abrigo nuevo ayer.
English
They are buying tickets now.
Spanish
Ellos están comprando entradas ahora.
English
He has bought this book before.
Spanish
Él ha comprado este libro antes.

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