comprar

1. to buy, purchase comprar algo a alguien

acquire something by paying money

• Compré pan en la tienda.I bought bread at the shop.
• Vamos a comprar un coche.We are going to buy a car.

2. to bribe, buy off

obtain someone's favor with money

• Intentó comprar al juez.He tried to bribe the judge.
• No se puede comprar la justicia.Justice cannot be bought.