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purchase

/ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/

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noun

Compra, adquisición

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

Examples :

"They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."

Ofrecen una hamburguesa gratis con la compra de una bebida.

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noun

Compra, adquisición

That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.

Examples :

"The purchase of a new bicycle was the highlight of her birthday week. "

La compra de una bicicleta nueva fue lo más destacado de su semana de cumpleaños.

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noun

Compra

That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.

Examples :

"He was pleased with his latest purchase."

Estaba contento con su última compra.

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noun

Compra, adquisición

The act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc.)

Examples :

"The purchase of a new laptop was essential for completing my school assignments. "

La compra de una nueva computadora portátil fue esencial para completar mis tareas escolares.

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noun

Precio de compra

A price paid for a house or estate, etc. equal to the amount of the rent or income during the stated number of years.

Examples :

"The purchase price of the small farm was set at the equivalent of five years' worth of rent. "

El precio de compra de la pequeña granja se fijó en el equivalente a cinco años de alquiler.

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noun

Ventaja mecánica

Any mechanical hold or advantage, applied to the raising or removing of heavy bodies, as by a lever, a tackle or capstan.

Examples :

"It is hard to get purchase on a nail without a pry bar or hammer."

Es difícil obtener una ventaja mecánica en un clavo sin una palanca o un martillo.

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noun

Aparato, dispositivo

The apparatus, tackle or device by which such mechanical advantage is gained and in nautical terminology the ratio of such a device, like a pulley, or block and tackle.

Examples :

"The purchase of the new crane allowed the construction crew to lift the heavy beams more easily. "

El dispositivo de la nueva grúa permitió a la cuadrilla de construcción levantar las vigas pesadas más fácilmente.

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noun

Agarre

The amount of hold one has from an individual foothold or ledge.

Examples :

"The climber's purchase from the small rock ledge was barely enough to hold their weight. "

El agarre del escalador en la pequeña repisa de roca apenas fue suficiente para sostener su peso.

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noun

Compra, adquisición

Acquisition of lands or tenements by means other than descent or inheritance, namely, by one's own act or agreement.

Examples :

"The purchase of the new school building was finalized by the city council. "

La compra del nuevo edificio escolar fue finalizada por el ayuntamiento.

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verb

Comprar, adquirir

To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.

Examples :

"to purchase land, to purchase a house"

Comprar terrenos, comprar una casa.

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verb

Comprar, adquirir

To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.

Examples :

"She purchased a new backpack for school. "

Ella compró una mochila nueva para la escuela.

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verb

Adquirir, obtener

To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.

Examples :

"to purchase favor with flattery"

Obtener favor con adulación.

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verb

Expiar con una multa o decomiso

To expiate by a fine or forfeit.

Examples :

"The student had to purchase a fine to avoid suspension from school. "

El estudiante tuvo que pagar una multa para evitar la suspensión de la escuela.

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verb

Levantar, alzar

To apply to (anything) a device for obtaining a mechanical advantage; to get a purchase upon, or apply a purchase to; to raise or move by mechanical means.

Examples :

"to purchase a cannon"

levantar un cañón

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verb

Esforzarse, tratar de obtener

To put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert oneself.

Examples :

"To get a better grade, she purchased extra study time, reviewing notes and practicing problems diligently. "

Para obtener una mejor calificación, se esforzó por tener tiempo de estudio adicional, revisando notas y practicando problemas diligentemente.

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verb

Comprar, adquirir

To constitute the buying power for a purchase, have a trading value.

Examples :

"The student's allowance purchased a new notebook and pencils. "

La asignación del estudiante compró un cuaderno y lápices nuevos.

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