quiero comprar una chaqueta
/kjeɾo kompɾaɾ una t͡ʃaketa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to buy a jacket" is translated into Spanish as quiero comprar una chaqueta.
This phrase is used to express a desire to purchase a piece of outerwear. If you are specifically looking for a heavier piece of outerwear rather than a lighter jacket, you should use quiero comprar un abrigo (I want to buy a coat) instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the word saco may be used instead of chaqueta to refer to a jacket. In Spain, it is common to use the verb comprarme instead of comprar when referring to buying something for oneself.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase quiero comprar una chaqueta, the verb quiero (I want) is in the first-person singular present indicative. It is followed directly by the infinitive comprar (to buy) without needing a preposition like 'to' between them. The indefinite article una must agree in gender with the feminine noun chaqueta.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo kompɾaɾ una tʃaketa/
Did you know?
- The verb comprar is a close relative of the English word 'compare' via their shared Latin ancestor comparāre, which originally meant to get or procure.
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, using the word saco instead of chaqueta can change the meaning from a casual jacket to a formal blazer or suit jacket.
- The Spanish verb comprar is a cognate with the Italian comprare and Portuguese comprar, making the phrase recognizable across three major Romance languages.
Examples in context
- Quiero comprar un sacoI want to buy a jacket
- Quiero comprar una chaqueta de cuero negroI want to buy a black leather jacket.
- Quiero comprar una chaqueta nueva.I want to buy a new jacket.
- Quiero comprar una chaqueta de cuero.I want to buy a leather jacket.
- Mañana quiero comprar una chaqueta azul.Tomorrow I want to buy a blue jacket.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are walking through a shopping mall.
- JavierMira esa tienda, quiero comprar una chaqueta.Look at that store, I want to buy a jacket.
- SofíaEs una buena idea, Javier.That is a good idea, Javier.
- Javier¿Me acompañas a entrar, Sofía?Will you come in with me, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, vamos a ver los modelos.Yes, let's go see the styles.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chaqueta, comprar, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
