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I got some souvenirs vs I bought some souvenirs

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "I got some souvenirs" is less formal and doesn't specify the way the souvenirs were obtained. "I bought some souvenirs" is more formal and specifically indicates that the souvenirs were purchased.

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Last updated: November 30, 2024 • 10321 views

I got some souvenirs

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is used informally to indicate that the speaker obtained some souvenirs, without specifying the method of acquisition.

Examples:

I got some souvenirs from the gift shop.
She got some souvenirs during her trip to Paris.

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Last updated: November 19, 2024

Oct 9, 2019 ... I got some souvenirs and a signed playbill so i'm actually making these for a potential shadow box or something to showcase all that stuff!
Feb 22, 2015 ... I got some souvenirs from the parade too. I always have trouble sleeping in unfamiliar place, so I got up quite early next day. The morning ...
A lot of attractive architecture in Mumbai. Next we went to the outdoor shopping street. I got some souvenirs (we had to haggle for them, ...
Aug 30, 2023 ... After the tour we went to the gift shop where I got some souvenirs from our first adventure of the trip! July 18th – This day was packed ...
I got some souvenirs at the farmer's market and drank the local beer whilst watching the beach activities. It was most excellent. :) 2016-08-03 12.41.08. The ...
There is also a decent sized gift shop so I got some souvenirs to take home. We got the premium package, you get a choice of gin, pink gin, brandy or vodka ...
Jun 27, 2016 ... I got some souvenirs from this manicure! I should have just used a regular purple polish, but it's onto the next mani for me! Happy ...
I got some souvenirs there. Date of experience: December 2017. Thank Dede8100. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of ...

Alternatives:

I obtained some souvenirs
I acquired some souvenirs

I bought some souvenirs

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

This phrase is used formally to indicate that the speaker purchased some souvenirs.

Examples:

I bought some souvenirs at the airport.
They bought some souvenirs as gifts for their friends.

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Last updated: November 19, 2024

Translate I bought some souvenirs for you. See Spanish-English translations with audio pronunciations, examples, and word-by-word explanations.
Mar 24, 2021 ... I bought some souvenirs and took some photos. Sure, we have beautiful nature and fjords in Norway, but visiting rural places in Serbia just ...
Mar 28, 2015 ... I bought some souvenirs and we came back to the hotel. Tomb. God bless Becky! Poor thing, this hasn't been any fun for her. She's not an ...
Dec 3, 2005 ... THE LAST MAY I WENT TO INDONESIA TO PASS MY HONEYMOON AND I BOUGHT SOME "SOUVENIRS", I HOPE ENJOY WITH THIS SWORD. I THINK IT´S A BEUTIFUL ...
Oct 6, 2019 ... We went to the market (I forgot the name) that sale Philippines souvenirs, especially from Baguio city. Then, I bought some souvenirs and foods for my family, ...
Sep 29, 2019 ... I bought some souvenirs, which in my case of course include.. craft tools! I like souvenirs which can be used in your everyday life ...
I bought some souvenirs at the Visitor Center and talked for a while to the cheerful and informative park ranger, then I strolled through the ruins.
Jun 25, 2018 ... The next day we had service, food, watched a nice Christian film and visited a Christian book store, which I bought some souvenirs from. The ...
I bought some souvenirs at the market, which offered a lower price than on the streets. Relatively quiet when I visited in the afternoon, did not see much ...
Yes, I swam in the sea. (im Meer). No, I did not swim in the sea. Did you go snorkelling? Yes, I went snorkelling. No, I did not go snorkelling.

Alternatives:

I purchased some souvenirs
I acquired some souvenirs through purchase

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