comprare
buy
The Italian word 'comprare' is the equivalent of the English word 'buy'. It is used to express the act of purchasing or acquiring something. For example, 'Voglio comprare un nuovo telefono' translates to 'I want to buy a new phone'.
Example sentences using: comprare
Voglio comprare un libro.
I want to buy a book.
This sentence is an example of expressing a desire to purchase something. 'Voglio' is the first person singular present tense of the verb 'volere', meaning 'I want'. 'Comprare' is the base form of the verb meaning 'to buy', and 'un libro' means 'a book'.
Dove posso comprare del pane?
Where can I buy bread?
This sentence is a commonly used question for asking about the location of a store or place where bread can be bought. 'Dove' means 'where', 'posso' is the first person singular present tense of the verb 'potere', meaning 'can I', and 'del pane' means 'bread'.
Non posso comprare questa maglietta.
I cannot buy this t-shirt.
In this sentence, 'non posso comprare' means 'I cannot buy'. 'Questa maglietta' means 'this t-shirt'. It can be used in situations where you cannot afford or simply do not want to buy a specific item.