A1 Collocation Neutral

Hacer la compra.

To do the shopping.

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Meaning

To buy groceries or other necessities for the home.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, 'hacer la compra' is the standard term used by everyone, regardless of region. Mexicans often prefer 'hacer el súper' or 'hacer la despensa' over 'hacer la compra'.

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Keep it simple

Don't overthink the verb. Just remember 'hacer' + 'la compra'.

Meaning

To buy groceries or other necessities for the home.

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Keep it simple

Don't overthink the verb. Just remember 'hacer' + 'la compra'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Hoy tengo que ______ la compra.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hacer

The correct collocation is 'hacer la compra'.

Which is correct?

Which phrase means grocery shopping?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hacer la compra

'Hacer la compra' is the specific term for groceries.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Hoy tengo que ______ la compra.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hacer

The correct collocation is 'hacer la compra'.

Which is correct? Choose A1

Which phrase means grocery shopping?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hacer la compra

'Hacer la compra' is the specific term for groceries.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it sounds more like general shopping rather than specific grocery shopping.

Related Phrases

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Ir de compras

contrast

To go shopping for leisure.

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Hacer el súper

synonym

To do the grocery shopping.

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