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Conjugation Chart of “Comprar” (to buy) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Comprar”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Comprar is used to give direct orders or instructions to buy something, for example Compra pan en la panadería. (Buy bread at the bakery.)

Comprar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Comprar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Comprar generally means to buy or purchase, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To acquire something by paying for it, for example, ¡Compra esas manzanas! (Buy those apples!)

Figurative meaning: To believe or accept something, often used sarcastically, for example, ¡Compra esa mentira! (Buy that lie!)

Slang meaning: To understand or comprehend something, for example, ¡Compra la indirecta! (Get the hint!)

Rude meaning: To deceive or trick someone, often used in a vulgar way, for example, ¡Compra esta estafa, idiota! (Buy this scam, you idiot!)

Real Life Examples of Comprar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Compra los boletos para el concierto antes de que se agoten! (Buy the concert tickets before they sell out!)

Por favor, compren suficientes suministros para la fiesta. (Please buy enough supplies for the party.)

Mamá, compremos un pastel para el cumpleaños de papá. (Mom, let’s buy a cake for dad’s birthday.)

Oye, compra algunas cervezas para la reunión de esta noche. (Hey, buy some beers for the get-together tonight.)

Para la cena de esta noche, compren ingredientes frescos del mercado. (For dinner tonight, buy fresh ingredients from the market.)

Antes de mudarnos, compremos cajas y materiales de embalaje. (Before we move, let’s buy boxes and packing materials.)

Para el proyecto escolar, compra cartulinas, pegamento y tijeras. (For the school project, buy poster boards, glue, and scissors.)

Para la fiesta de cumpleaños de tu hijo, compren un pastel divertido y algunos regalos. (For your child’s birthday party, buy a fun cake and some gifts.)

Si quieres comenzar a hacer ejercicio, compra ropa y zapatos deportivos. (If you want to start exercising, buy athletic clothes and shoes.)

Antes de ir de camping, compren una tienda de campaña, sleeping bags y provisiones. (Before going camping, buy a tent, sleeping bags, and supplies.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Comprar (to buy) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.