comprarle
“comprarle” means “to buy (something) for him/her/it/you” in Spanish (giving a gift or doing a favor).
to buy (something) for him/her/it/you
Also: to buy (something) from him/her/it/you
📝 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.
🔄 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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📚 Etymology▼
Combination of the Spanish verb 'comprar' (from Latin 'comparare', meaning 'to procure or prepare') and the indirect pronoun 'le'.
First recorded: 13th century (base verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.