This is the 10308th most frequent Spanish word.
compre
"Compre" is the formal command (imperative) form of the verb "comprar," meaning "buy."
In this sentence, 'compre' is used as the formal second-person singular imperative form of 'comprar' (you buy) or as the first-person singular past indicative form (I bought). Here, it means 'I bought'.
Compre una camisa en la tienda.
I bought a shirt at the store.
In this sentence, 'compre' is used as the formal second-person singular imperative or subjunctive, suggesting an action to be performed.
¿Por qué no compre algo más barato?
Why don't you buy something cheaper?
Here, 'compre' is used as the formal second-person subjunctive form, expressing a wish or uncertainty regarding the action.