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Conjugation Chart of “Comprar” (to buy) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Comprar”

The Present Tense of Comprar is used to describe actions happening in the present moment, for example: Compro una camisa nueva. (I buy a new shirt.)

Comprar is a regular -ar verb, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

How to Use Comprar in the Present Tense

Comprar generally means to buy or purchase something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To acquire something by paying for it, for example, Yo compro una camisa nueva. (I buy a new shirt.)

Figurative meaning: To believe or accept an idea or story, for example, No le compro esa excusa. (I don’t buy that excuse.)

Slang meaning: To understand or comprehend something, for example, ¿Compras lo que te digo? (Do you get what I’m saying?)

Rude meaning: To bribe or pay someone off, for example, El político compra votos en cada elección. (The politician buys votes in every election.)

Real Life Examples of Comprar in the Present Tense

Cada mañana compro un café antes de ir al trabajo. (Every morning I buy a coffee before going to work.)

Mis amigos y yo compramos las entradas para el concierto con mucha anticipación. (My friends and I bought the concert tickets well in advance.)

¿Tú compras la comida para la fiesta o la preparo yo? (Are you buying the food for the party or should I prepare it?)

Ella compra regalos para sus sobrinos cada Navidad. (She buys gifts for her nephews every Christmas.)

Nosotros compramos productos locales para apoyar a los pequeños negocios. (We buy local products to support small businesses.)

Ellos compran los boletos de avión con meses de anticipación para obtener mejores precios. (They buy plane tickets months in advance to get better prices.)

¿A dónde vas? Compro algunas cosas para la cena. (Where are you going? I’m buying some things for dinner.)

Mis padres compran verduras frescas en el mercado todos los sábados. (My parents buy fresh vegetables at the market every Saturday.)

Cuando compras un carro nuevo, asegúrate de revisar todas las opciones disponibles. (When you buy a new car, make sure to check all the available options.)

En esta tienda, compran productos de alta calidad a precios razonables. (In this store, they buy high-quality products at reasonable prices.)

Siempre compramos regalos hechos a mano cuando viajamos para apoyar a los artesanos locales. (We always buy handmade gifts when we travel to support local artisans.)

¿Ustedes compran los boletos para el partido o los consigo yo? (Are you guys buying the tickets for the game or should I get them?)

Ella compra revistas de moda cada mes para mantenerse al día con las últimas tendencias. (She buys fashion magazines every month to keep up with the latest trends.)

Cuando compro ropa nueva, siempre busco prendas de calidad que duren mucho tiempo. (When I buy new clothes, I always look for quality items that will last a long time.)

En esta época del año, la gente compra muchos regalos para sus seres queridos. (At this time of year, people buy many gifts for their loved ones.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.