compras

compras

"Compras" means "purchases" or "shopping" in English.

Here 'compras' refers to the act of purchasing items necessary for daily life, commonly groceries.

Fiz as compras da semana no mercado.

I did the week's shopping at the market.

In this case, 'compras' refers to the leisure activity of buying items or gifts.

Adoro fazer compras no shopping center.

I love shopping at the mall.

Here 'compras' signifies the procurement or buying activities for a larger entity, such as a business.

Ele sempre gerencia as compras da empresa.

He always manages the company's purchases.