próxima compra
/pɾoɡsima kompɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "next purchase" is translated into Spanish as próxima compra.
This phrase refers to the act of buying something that will occur after the current transaction.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective próxima (next) and the noun compra (purchase/buy).
Which one should you use?
You can also use siguiente compra as a synonym. For a more elevated or formal tone, futura adquisición can be used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because compra is a feminine noun, the adjective must take the feminine form próxima rather than the masculine próximo.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoɡsima kompɾa/
Did you know?
- The verb 'comprar' and the noun compra are derived from the Latin 'comparare', which originally meant 'to prepare' or 'to arrange' rather than just 'to buy'.
- The formal alternative adquisición is often used in legal or corporate contexts to describe the purchase of a company or a major asset. Using it for a simple consumer item can sound unintentionally humorous or overly dramatic.
- In some regional dialects, the word compra can be used as a shorthand for the actual goods purchased. A person might say they are carrying the compra to mean they are carrying the shopping bags.
Examples in context
- Espero hacer mi próxima compra en su tienda.I hope to make my next purchase at your store.
- Estoy evaluando mis futuras adquisiciones y comparando precios.I'm evaluating my next purchases and comparing prices.
- ¡Me encantaría enseñarte mi próxima comprita!I would love to show you my next purchase!
- Reciba un descuento en su próxima compra.Receive a discount on your next purchase.
- Recibirás un cupón en tu próxima compra.You will receive a coupon on your next purchase.
- No tengo presupuesto para mi próxima compra.I don't have a budget for my next purchase.
- Guarda el recibo para la próxima compra.Save the receipt for the next purchase.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing their shopping habits at home.
- Lucía¿Vas a comprar ese televisor hoy, Javier?Are you going to buy that television today, Javier?
- JavierNo, lo dejaré para mi próxima compra.No, I will leave it for my next purchase.
- LucíaEs una buena idea para ahorrar dinero.It is a good idea to save money.
- JavierExacto, así espero una mejor oferta.Exactly, that way I am hoping for a better offer.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries compra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
