cómpratelo

Cómpratelo is a Spanish phrase that translates directly to "buy it for yourself" or "buy it for him/her." It is a common colloquial expression used in everyday conversation in Spanish-speaking countries. The phrase is formed by combining the verb "comprar" (to buy) with the direct object pronoun "lo" (it) and the imperative form of "comprar" directed at "usted" or "ustedes" (formal "you" or "you all"), or more commonly, the informal "tú" (you) with the pronoun attached. The addition of the pronoun "te" (for yourself) makes it "cómpratelo," implying a personal purchase or a suggestion to someone to buy something for themselves.

The context in which "cómpratelo" is used is typically when discussing a desirable item or an opportunity to acquire something. It can be a direct encouragement, such as seeing an item in a store and saying, "¡Está muy bonito, cómpratelo!" (It's very nice, buy it for yourself!). It can also be used more broadly to suggest that someone take advantage of a good deal or a product that would benefit them. The phrase carries a sense of personal acquisition and is often used in informal settings, such as between friends or family members. While literally meaning "buy it for yourself," it can also sometimes be used in a more general sense of encouraging someone to make a purchase.