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Comprar Preterite Tense

Dive into the Spanish Preterite Tense with the useful verb comprar. Our resourceful page includes a detailed conjugation chart, interactive verb games, and sentences demonstrating comprar in daily scenarios. Make your Spanish conversations richer by effectively using comprar. For a deeper understanding of Spanish verbs, visit Spanish verb conjugation. Perfect your comprar skills at our comprar conjugation page.

Verb Meaning(s): to buy

Comprar Chart: Comprar Preterite Tense

Yo

compré

I bought

Nosotros

compramos

we bought

(Juana, Juan)

compraste

you bought

Vosotros

(informal Spain)

comprasteis

you all bought

Él/Ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

compró

he/she/you bought

Ellos/Ellas/Uds.

compraron

they/you all bought

Comprar Preterite Tense Practice

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Preterite Tense

Comprar Preterite Sentence Examples

1. Yo compré un libro nuevo para la clase de español.
I bought a new book for Spanish class.
2. ¿Compraste un regalo para tu amigo?
Did you buy a gift for your friend?
3. Él compró una bicicleta usada.
He bought a used bicycle.
4. Ella compró frutas y verduras en el mercado.
She bought fruits and vegetables at the market.
5. ¿Compró Ud. los boletos para el concierto?
Did you buy the tickets for the concert?
6. Nosotros compramos ropa para el invierno.
We bought clothes for the winter.
7. ¿Compraron ellos los materiales para el proyecto?
Did they buy the materials for the project?
8. Las chicas compraron decoraciones para la fiesta.
The girls bought decorations for the party.
9. ¿Compraron Uds. souvenirs durante el viaje?
Did you all buy souvenirs during the trip?
10. Vosotros comprasteis entradas para el partido de fútbol.
You all (Spain) bought tickets for the soccer match.