to make out
Pronunciation
/mˌeɪk ˈaʊt/
British pronunciation
/mˌeɪk ˈaʊt/

Definición y significado de "make out"en inglés

to make out
[phrase form: make]
01

besuquearse

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual manner
Intransitive
to make out definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The couple could n't keep their hands off each other and made out on the couch all night.
La pareja no podía mantener las manos quietas y se besaron apasionadamente en el sofá toda la noche.
They decided to make out on the beach under the moonlight.
Decidieron besarse en la playa bajo la luz de la luna.
02

entender

to understand something, often with effort
Transitive: to make out sth
to make out definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
How did you make out the answer to that riddle?
¿Cómo lograste entender la respuesta a ese acertijo?
I could n't quite make out the reason for her sudden behavior.
No pude entender del todo la razón de su comportamiento repentino.
2.1

distinguir, discernir

to recognize or distinguish something despite poor visibility
Transitive: to make out a shape
example
Ejemplos
I could barely make out the words on the page.
Apenas podía distinguir las palabras en la página.
The distant mountain was difficult to make out through the haze.
La montaña distante era difícil de distinguir a través de la neblina.
2.2

entender, descifrar

to comprehend someone's personality, intentions, or true nature
Transitive: to make out sb
example
Ejemplos
I could n't make him out at first, but I eventually realized he's just shy.
No pude entenderlo al principio, pero eventualmente me di cuenta de que solo es tímido.
She's a complex person, and it takes time to make her out.
Ella es una persona compleja, y lleva tiempo entenderla.
2.3

distinguir, entender

to be able to hear and understand something, often when it is difficult to do so
Transitive: to make out a sound
example
Ejemplos
He spoke so softly that I could not make out his words.
Hablaba tan suavemente que no podía entender sus palabras.
Can you make out the lyrics to this song?
¿Puedes distinguir la letra de esta canción?
03

rellenar, completar

to complete a written document with the required information
Transitive: to make out a document
to make out definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The company made a check out to the vendor.
La empresa hizo un cheque al proveedor.
The doctor made out a prescription for pain medication.
El médico extendió una receta para medicamentos para el dolor.
04

salir adelante, apañárselas

to achieve or accomplish something despite having limited resources or facing challenges
Intransitive: to make out | to make out with a task or situation
example
Ejemplos
Despite the challenges, I ’m sure you ’ll make out in the new job.
A pesar de los desafíos, estoy seguro de que te las arreglarás en el nuevo trabajo.
He ’s been able to make out in a tough situation by staying calm and focused.
Ha podido salir adelante en una situación difícil manteniéndose tranquilo y concentrado.
05

salir adelante, lograr

to succeed or manage in a situation, often when facing difficulty or uncertainty
Intransitive: to make out in a specific manner
example
Ejemplos
How did John make out in the job interview?
¿Cómo le fue a John en la entrevista de trabajo?
I 'm not sure how she 's making out financially after her divorce.
No estoy seguro de cómo ella se las arregla financieramente después de su divorcio.
06

afirmar, hacer pasar

to claim or portray something as true, even if it is not
Transitive: to make out to do sth
Ditransitive: to make out oneself to do sth
example
Ejemplos
The company is making out to be profitable, but I'm not sure that's true.
La empresa pretende ser rentable, pero no estoy seguro de que sea cierto.
He's making himself out to be a war hero, but he's actually a fraud.
Él se hace pasar por un héroe de guerra, pero en realidad es un fraude.
07

presentar pruebas o argumentos en apoyo de una reclamación o creencia, intentar demostrar

to present evidence or arguments in support of a claim or belief
Transitive: to make out that | to make out sth
example
Ejemplos
The lawyer tried to make out that the defendant was innocent.
El abogado intentó hacer ver que el acusado era inocente.
The company tried to make out that its products were superior to its competitors'.
La compañía intentó hacer creer que sus productos eran superiores a los de sus competidores.
08

besarse apasionadamente, tontear

to engage in sexual intercourse with someone, often in a romantic or casual manner
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
The friends decided to make out after a night of drinking.
Los amigos decidieron besarse después de una noche de copas.
They made out in the bedroom after the party.
Ellos se besaron y acariciaron en el dormitorio después de la fiesta.
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