Comprar
Buy
Language note: Infinitive: “comprar.” Often used after another verb: “podes comprar,” “quero comprar.”
Culture note: At counters, you might hear “Quer comprar?” (Do you want to buy?) or “Vai querer…?”
Context: They give the action you can do.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Comprar
[kom-PRAR]
To buy.
Infinitive of "comprar"; used after another verb: "podes comprar" (you can buy).
É melhor comprar o bilhete antes de entrar.
It’s better to buy the ticket before getting on.
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