No. 734 in Portuguese
compra
"Compra" means "purchase" or "buying" in English.
In a sentence
Eu vou fazer uma compra amanhã.
I will make a purchase tomorrow.
Here, 'compra' refers to an act of acquiring something, typically as a singular instance of shopping or obtaining items.
As compras foram entregues na minha casa.
The groceries were delivered to my house.
In this context, 'compras' (plural of 'compra') refers to the items that were purchased or acquired.
A compra do carro foi completada com sucesso.
The purchase of the car was successfully completed.
Here, 'compra' describes the act or process of purchasing, emphasizing it as a specific transaction or acquisition.
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