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Italian

compratore

/kompraˈtore/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

buyer, purchaser

  • A person who buys something, especially in a formal or commercial transaction

In a sentence

Abbiamo finalmente trovato un compratore per la casa.

We finally found a buyer for the house.

Il compratore ha richiesto uno sconto sul prezzo finale.

The buyer requested a discount on the final price.

Non ci sono ancora compratori interessati a questo quadro?

Are there no buyers interested in this painting yet?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
compratoremasculine · singular
compratorimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • The feminine form is 'compratrice'.
  • Less formal than the technical or bureaucratic 'acquirente', and distinct from 'cliente' (client, regular customer).

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