🇬🇧🇪🇸 purchase - compra : English Lesson

Meaning of "purchase" ("compra"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A purchase is what we call it when you buy something. When you give money to get an item, like a toy, a snack, or a book, that moment is your purchase. It’s the official name for the trade you make when you pay and get something new in return.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Mom said her best purchase ever was the earplugs she bought after I got a drum set.

My most questionable purchase was sunglasses for the dog, who now refuses to take them off.

My purchase of a dictionary was so I could find fancy words to insult my brother politely.

The cat ignored my expensive purchase of a fancy bed and slept in the shoe box instead.

Dad’s purchase of a super spicy hot sauce turned dinner into a fire drill.

At the small shop, Sara sees a red toy. She picks it up and counts her coins. The purchase feels big. Her purchase makes her heart jump. She pays and the purchase is hers. She walks home, holds the purchase close, and gives the purchase to her little brother. He smiles and they hug.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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