Significado
The act of buying goods.
Contexto cultural
The 'Piață' is a social hub. When you 'faci cumpărături' there, it's common to haggle slightly or ask for a 'tasting' of the cheese or fruit. Malls are open late and on weekends, unlike in some Western European countries. 'A face cumpărături' is a primary Sunday activity. In villages, 'a face cumpărături' often means going to the 'magazin mixt' (general store) which serves as a meeting point for the community. Romania has some of the fastest internet in the world, making 'cumpărături online' extremely popular and efficient.
The List Trick
If you want to sound more native, mention your 'listă de cumpărături' (shopping list).
Singular vs Plural
Never say 'fac o cumpărătură' unless you are being very specific and formal. Stick to the plural.
Significado
The act of buying goods.
The List Trick
If you want to sound more native, mention your 'listă de cumpărături' (shopping list).
Singular vs Plural
Never say 'fac o cumpărătură' unless you are being very specific and formal. Stick to the plural.
Support Verbs
Mastering 'a face' here will help you with other phrases like 'a face un duș' or 'a face o poză'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'a face'.
Noi ______ cumpărături în fiecare sâmbătă.
'Noi' (we) requires the first person plural form 'facem'.
Which sentence is the most natural for 'I went shopping yesterday'?
Select the correct past tense:
'Am făcut' is the perfect compus (past tense) of 'a face'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Frigiderul e gol! B: Bine, ______ diseară.
This is the most general and appropriate response to an empty fridge.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a traditional farmers' market.
'A face piața' is the specific idiom for shopping at a traditional market.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Types of Cumpărături
Alimente
- • pâine
- • lapte
- • ouă
Haine
- • tricou
- • pantaloni
- • pantofi
Casă
- • detergent
- • săpun
- • hârtie
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosNoi ______ cumpărături în fiecare sâmbătă.
'Noi' (we) requires the first person plural form 'facem'.
Select the correct past tense:
'Am făcut' is the perfect compus (past tense) of 'a face'.
A: Frigiderul e gol! B: Bine, ______ diseară.
This is the most general and appropriate response to an empty fridge.
You are at a traditional farmers' market.
'A face piața' is the specific idiom for shopping at a traditional market.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it's very common and means 'I'm going shopping'.
Yes, but mostly by young people in cities. 'Cumpărături' is better for learners.
There isn't a perfect idiom, but you can say 'mă uit la vitrine' (I'm looking at windows).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Am făcut cumpărături.
No, in the general sense, you don't use an article.
No, use 'a cumpăra o mașină'.
It means shopping specifically at a farmers' market for fresh food.
Cumpărături online.
It is a 'short i', which means it's barely audible, just a slight softening of the 'r'.
Frases relacionadas
A cumpăra
similarTo buy
A face piața
specialized formTo do the market
A cheltui bani
builds onTo spend money
A merge la shopping
synonymTo go shopping
A face aprovizionarea
formalTo stock up
