compraste
“compraste” means “you bought” in Spanish (informal singular past action).
you boughtAlso: did you buy
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¿Qué compraste en el mercado?
A1What did you buy at the market?
Compraste un coche muy bonito el mes pasado.
A2You bought a very nice car last month.
Dijiste que compraste entradas para el concierto.
B1You said that you bought tickets for the concert.
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb *comparare*, meaning 'to prepare' or 'to procure,' which eventually specialized in Spanish to mean 'to acquire by payment' (to buy).
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (13th-14th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'compraste' used in Latin America or Spain?
'Compraste' (the tú form) is used everywhere Spanish is spoken. However, in some parts of Latin America, you might hear 'vos compraste' (using the 'vos' pronoun) instead of 'tú compraste'.
How do I ask 'Did you buy it?' using this word?
You can simply say '¿Lo compraste?' The word order is flexible, but placing the object pronoun ('lo' for 'it') before the verb is most common.