comprare
to buy
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/komˈpra.re/
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Cultural Note
Shopping at local markets (mercati) is still common in Italy. Many Italians prefer buying fresh produce daily from trusted vendors rather than weekly supermarket trips.
📝 Example Sentences
Devo comprare il pane per cena.
I need to buy bread for dinner.
Abbiamo comprato una macchina nuova.
We bought a new car.
Dove posso comprare i biglietti per il treno?
Where can I buy train tickets?