Portuguese · Common Verbs
Comprar
[/kõˈpɾaʁ/]
To buy
Beginnerverb
Definition
To obtain something by paying money for it.
Obter algo pagando dinheiro por isso.
Example
Vou comprar um presente para ela.
I am going to buy a gift for her.
Etymology
'Comprar' derives from the Latin 'comperare', meaning 'to buy or procure'. It has consistently retained this meaning throughout its linguistic evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Comprar' is commonly used in informal and formal settings, primarily in spoken language with equivalent usage in written contexts.