Vlog en el supermercado: vocabulario para hacer la compra

What does “hacer la compra” mean in Spanish?

When she says “Vamos a hacer la compra,” she means they are going to do the grocery shopping. In Spain, “hacer la compra” is the everyday phrase for the weekly food shop — everything you need from the supermarket. The phrase uses “la compra” (the food you bring home), not “compras.” So next time someone talks about filling their fridge in Spanish, you will understand exactly what they mean.

In the clip: “Vamos a hacer la compra en Alemania, pero en español.” — “We’re going to do the grocery shopping in Germany, but in Spanish.” More ways to use it: - “Hoy me toca hacer la compra.” — “Today it’s my turn to do the grocery shopping.” - “Voy a hacer la compra antes de cenar.” — “I’m going to do the grocery shopping before dinner.” - “¿Te gusta hacer la compra?” — “Do you like doing the grocery shopping?” (she asks this near the end) Usage notes: In Spain “hacer la compra” usually means the big food shop for the week. “Ir de compras,” with the -s, usually means shopping for clothes or other things, not food. You’ll also hear “la compra” on its own for the bags of food you bring home, as in “colocar la compra” (to put the shopping away).