comprarme
kom-PRAR-meh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Voy a comprarme unos zapatos nuevos.
A1I'm going to buy myself some new shoes.
Ella quiere comprarme un café.
A1She wants to buy me a coffee.
¿Puedes comprarme el periódico?
A1Can you buy me the newspaper?
💡 Grammar Points
Two Words in One
This word is a combination of 'comprar' (to buy) and 'me' (for/to me). In Spanish, you can attach these small 'who-it's-for' words directly to the end of the basic action word.
Placement Rule
You use 'comprarme' when there is another action word right before it, like 'Quiero' (I want) or 'Voy a' (I am going to).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Separating the Words
Mistake: "Quiero comprar me"
Correction: Quiero comprarme (no space) or 'Me quiero comprar'. You can't put the 'me' in the middle as its own word.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Meaning of 'Me'
Remember that 'comprarme' can mean you are buying something for yourself, OR someone else is buying it for you. Context will tell you which one it is!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comprarme
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'I want to buy myself a phone'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comprarme' different from 'me comprar'?
Yes and no. You can say 'Me quiero comprar' or 'Quiero comprarme'—both are correct. However, 'me' cannot stand alone after the verb unless it is attached as one word (comprarme).
Can 'comprarme' mean someone else is buying it for me?
Yes! For example, 'Él va a comprarme flores' means 'He is going to buy me flowers'.