was buying, used to buy, bought regularly
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | comprava | — |
| Third | comprava | — |
O que aconteceu enquanto eu comprava estes ingressos?
What happened while I was buying these tickets?
— Служебный роман (1977)
Todo dia, ele comprava um balão para ela.
Every day, he bought her a balloon.
— O que o Coração Deseja (2001)
Um adulto te comprava um apartamento.
An adult would buy you an apartment.
— Os Bons Companheiros (1990)