comprador
/kom-prah-DOR/
buyer
Un comprador is a person who purchases goods, like someone buying bread at a market.
comprador(noun)
buyer
?someone who purchases goods or services
customer
?a person in a shop
,purchaser
?formal or legal contexts
📝 In Action
El comprador firmó el contrato ayer.
A2The buyer signed the contract yesterday.
Buscamos un comprador para nuestro coche viejo.
A2We are looking for a buyer for our old car.
El mercado está lleno de compradores hoy.
B1The market is full of buyers today.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it female
If the person buying is a woman, the word changes to 'compradora'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Buyer vs. Seller
Mistake: "Using 'vendedor' when you mean 'comprador'."
Correction: Think of 'compra' (buy) for 'comprador' and 'vende' (sell) for 'vendedor'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional context
In a company, a 'comprador' can be a specific job title for someone in the purchasing department.
As an adjective, comprador describes the tendency or ability to purchase many things.
comprador(adjective)
buying
?describing the ability or tendency to purchase
purchasing
?related to the power of buying
📝 In Action
Ese país tiene un gran poder comprador.
B1That country has great purchasing power.
Hay un ánimo comprador en la bolsa hoy.
C1There is a buying mood in the stock market today.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective placement
When used to describe a noun (like 'power'), it usually comes after the noun.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comprador
Question 1 of 1
If you are selling your house, what are you looking for?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comprador' only for big purchases like houses?
No, it can be used for anyone buying anything, from a loaf of bread to a skyscraper.
What is the plural form?
The plural is 'compradores' for a group of men or a mixed group, and 'compradoras' for a group of only women.