recomprar
/rekompɾaɾ/from spelling rules
To repurchase in Spanish is recomprar.
Meaning: to buy back (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix re- (again) and the verb comprar (to buy).
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular indicative preterite form, used to say he, she or it repurchased, is recompró. For continuous actions, use the gerund form recomprando to say repurchasing.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekompɾaɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb comprar is a distant relative of the English word 'compromise', as both originate from the Latin compromissum meaning a mutual promise.
- While recomprar means to buy something again, Spanish uses the word reponer when a business owner is 'restocking' or repurchasing inventory for their shop.
- In Spanish-speaking cities, the phrase recompra de oro refers to a specific industry of specialized shops that buy back gold jewelry specifically to melt it down.
Examples in context
- En esta transacción, hemos decidido volver a comprar su producto.In this transaction, we have decided to repurchase your product.
- Nuestro objetivo es adquirir nuevamente los productos que nos ofrecen.Our goal is to repurchase the products you offer.
- La película fue increíble. Definitivamente tengo que volver a comprar los boletos.The movie was amazing. I definitely have to repurchase the tickets.
- Me encanta esta camiseta, ¡la tengo que comprar de nuevo!I love this t-shirt, I have to repurchase it!
- La empresa decidió recomprar las acciones.The company decided to repurchase the shares.
- Es difícil recomprar propiedades en este barrio.It is difficult to buy back properties in this neighborhood.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a business deal at a cafe.
- Javier¿Vas a recomprar el equipo viejo?Are you going to buy back the old equipment?
- SofíaNo, Javier, es demasiado caro.No, Javier, it is too expensive.
- JavierEntiendo, será mejor buscar otra opción.I understand, it will be better to look for another option.
- SofíaSí, tienes razón.Yes, you are right.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
