comprar
1. to acquire ownership of something by paying money
I want to buy a new car.
Eu quero comprar um carro novo.
2. to obtain something in exchange for payment
She bought groceries at the supermarket.
Ela comprou mantimentos no supermercado.
3. to be willing to accept or believe something
I don't buy that excuse.
Não acredito nessa desculpa.
4. to obtain time or a delay through payment or effort
He bought himself some time to think.
Ele ganhou um tempo para pensar.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'buy' is fundamental to consumer behavior and commerce. Brazilians frequently use 'comprar' in everyday transactions, and bargaining (pechinchar) is culturally significant in markets. In the USA, consumer buying habits are deeply embedded in cultural identity and the economy.
NYC Slang
cop (informal, as in 'cop a deal')
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