muito fazer compras

You will usually conjugate the verb fazer. For example, Eu faço compras means 'I shop.' If you want to say you love shopping, say Eu gosto muito de fazer compras. It is very flexible. You can use it as a hobby or a chore. Just remember that compras is almost always plural in this context. Using the singular compra usually refers to one specific item you bought.

Use it when planning your weekend with friends. Use it when telling your partner you are heading to the grocery store. It works perfectly when texting someone to see if they want to join you at the outlets. It is great for small talk at the office too. 'Did you do anything fun?' 'Yes, fiz muitas compras!' It sounds natural in almost every setting.

Don't use it if you are just 'window shopping' without intending to buy. In that case, Brazilians might say dar uma voltinha (take a little walk). Avoid it in high-level business negotiations for 'acquisitions.' That requires more formal financial terms. Also, don't use muito fazer compras as a direct block; the muito usually follows the verb, like fazer muitas compras or fazer compras muito.

In Brazil and Portugal, shopping is a social event. Malls (shoppings) are safe, air-conditioned hubs for hanging out. People don't just buy things; they meet for coffee and cinema. 'Fazer compras' at a street market (feira) is a loud, sensory experience. It involves tasting fruit and haggling for prices. It is a core part of the weekly rhythm for most families.

You might hear ir às compras, which is very common in Portugal. In Brazil, people often just say ir ao shopping. If you are grocery shopping specifically, you can say fazer rancho in Southern Brazil. If you spent too much money, you might jokingly say you 'blew' your salary. But fazer compras remains the undisputed king of shopping phrases.