This is the 734th most frequent Portuguese word.
compra
"Compra" means "purchase" or "buying" in English.
Here, 'compra' refers to an act of acquiring something, typically as a singular instance of shopping or obtaining items.
Eu vou fazer uma compra amanhã.
I will make a purchase tomorrow.
In this context, 'compras' (plural of 'compra') refers to the items that were purchased or acquired.
As compras foram entregues na minha casa.
The groceries were delivered to my house.
Here, 'compra' describes the act or process of purchasing, emphasizing it as a specific transaction or acquisition.