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Conjugation Chart of “Comprar” (to buy) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Comprar”

The subjunctive mood of comprar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about buying something, for example: Espero que compres el regalo para tu mamá. (I hope you buy the gift for your mom.)

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

How to Use Comprar in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of comprar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about buying something.

Wish or desire: For example, Espero que compres un coche nuevo. (I hope you buy a new car.)

Demand or recommendation: For example, Es necesario que compres comida para la fiesta. (It’s necessary that you buy food for the party.)

Uncertainty: For example, No sé si deba comprar esa camisa. (I don’t know if I should buy that shirt.)

Slang/Idiomatic: For example, ¡Cómprate una vida, amigo! (Get a life, dude!)

Real Life Examples of Comprar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que compres suficientes provisiones para el viaje. (I hope you buy enough supplies for the trip.)

Es importante que compre un buen seguro de viaje. (It’s important that I buy good travel insurance.)

Ojalá que compremos los boletos con anticipación para obtener mejores precios. (I hope we buy the tickets in advance to get better prices.)

Sugiero que compren souvenirs auténticos de los lugares que visiten. (I suggest you buy authentic souvenirs from the places you visit.)

¿Crees que debería comprar una guía turística antes de viajar? (Do you think I should buy a travel guide before the trip?)

Para la fiesta, es mejor que compremos bebidas y bocadillos. (For the party, it’s better that we buy drinks and snacks.)

Mis amigos insisten en que compre ese vestido que tanto me gusta. (My friends insist that I buy that dress I like so much.)

Aunque es caro, vale la pena que compres una cámara profesional para tus fotos. (Even though it’s expensive, it’s worth it for you to buy a professional camera for your photos.)

Quizás compren un recuerdo para la abuela, ¿no creen? (Maybe you should buy a souvenir for grandma, don’t you think?)

Es fundamental que compremos entradas con bastante anticipación para el concierto. (It’s essential that we buy tickets well in advance for the concert.)

Aunque cueste más, prefiero que compres productos de comercio justo. (Even if it costs more, I prefer that you buy fair trade products.)

¿No sería genial que compremos un coche eléctrico el próximo año? (Wouldn’t it be great if we bought an electric car next year?)

Tal vez compren un dron para grabar videos increíbles, ¿qué opinas? (Maybe you should buy a drone to record amazing videos, what do you think?)

Insisto en que compres un buen bloqueador solar para protegerte del sol. (I insist that you buy a good sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.)

Aunque es caro, vale la pena que compren un paquete todo incluido para las vacaciones. (Even though it’s expensive, it’s worth it for you to buy an all-inclusive package for the vacation.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Comprar (to buy) in the Subjunctive Mood (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.