comprarle
kom-PRAR-leh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Quiero comprarle un regalo a mi madre.
A1I want to buy a gift for my mother.
Voy a comprarle el coche a mi vecino.
A2I am going to buy the car from my neighbor.
Es difícil comprarle algo a él because he has everything.
B1It's hard to buy him something because he has everything.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'le' Ending
The 'le' at the end of the word tells us who the action is for. It replaces 'to him,' 'to her,' 'to it,' or 'to you (formal).'
Dual Meanings
In Spanish, this word can mean buying FOR someone or FROM someone. The context of the sentence usually makes it clear which one is meant.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Double 'le' placement
Mistake: "le comprarle"
Correction: Use either 'le quiero comprar' or 'quiero comprarle.' Don't put the 'le' in both places!
⭐ Usage Tips
Clarifying 'le'
Since 'le' can mean him, her, or you, Spanish speakers often add 'a Juan' or 'a ella' at the end of the sentence to be 100% clear who they are buying for.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comprarle
Question 1 of 1
What does the 'le' in 'comprarle' represent?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I put 'le' at the end instead of the front?
You can attach it to the end when the verb is in its original form (infinitive), like 'comprarle', or when giving a command, like 'cómprale'.