Compraba artículos al por mayor tacañamente, solo si estaban en oferta.
She bought bulk items stingily, only if they were on sale.
Compraba hojas de pergamino para la escritura a mano.
Sheets of parchment bought for handwriting.
Compraba egoístamente, adquiriendo regalos caros para sí mismo pero nada para los demás.
He shopped selfishly, buying expensive gifts for himself but nothing for others.
Compraba unas cervezas para todos, aunque él no bebía.
Bought a round of beers afterwards, even though he didn't drink.
Vino aquí a veces. Compraba tarjetas de teléfono, transfería dinero.
Bought phone cards, brought over money.
Compraba comida orgánica siempre que podía.
Bought organic food whenever she could.
Compraba, robaba, y vendía caballos a los campesinos.
The land was owned, rented, bought, and sold in small units to peasants.
Compraba mis historietas al vendedor ambulante.
bought me comic books from the vendor down the street
Compraba y vendía obras de arte para él.
Meaning you bought and sold works of art for him?
Compraba y vendía joyas, iba a la peluquería.
bought and sold jewelry, kept my perm done,
Al principio Marsac solo le Compraba a él.
At first Marsac only bought hash from him.
Compraba a crédito en la mueblería, pensando pagar después de la cosecha.
He'd buy on tick at the furniture store, planning to pay after harvest.
Compraba repuestos bajo mano porque la fábrica ya no estaba en funcionamiento.
He would buy spare parts under the counter because the factory no longer operated.
