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to make up
[phrase form: make]
01
inventar
to create a false or fictional story or information
Example
The gossip columnist made rumors up about the celebrities.
El columnista de chismes inventó rumores sobre las celebridades.
The writer made up a fantasy novel about dragons and elves.
El escritor inventó una novela de fantasía sobre dragones y elfos.
02
componer
to create something by combining together different parts or ingredients
Example
The mechanic made up the car from spare parts.
El mecánico fabricó el coche con piezas de repuesto.
The carpenter made up the table from wood and nails.
El carpintero fabricó la mesa con madera y clavos.
03
hacer la cama, arreglar la cama
to arrange, organize, or prepare a bed or room
Example
She made up the bed by smoothing out the sheets and blankets and placing the pillows neatly.
He made up the room by putting away the clothes, straightening the furniture, and dusting the surfaces.
04
maquillarse, pintarse
to apply cosmetics or beauty products to enhance or alter one's appearance
Example
He made his face up for the Halloween party, creating a scary and impressive transformation.
Él se maquilló para la fiesta de Halloween, creando una transformación aterradora e impresionante.
He made up his eyes to look more dramatic.
Se maquilló los ojos para que se vieran más dramáticos.
05
hacer las paces
to become friends with someone once more after ending a quarrel with them
Example
The siblings made up after their argument and started playing together again.
Los hermanos hicieron las paces después de su discusión y empezaron a jugar juntos de nuevo.
I know they had a big fight, but I'm sure they'll make it up soon.
Sé que tuvieron una gran pelea, pero estoy seguro de que pronto se reconciliarán.
06
compensar, reparar
to replace something lost or compensate for something done
Example
The friend made up for the hurt they caused by offering a sincere apology.
El amigo compensó el daño que causó al ofrecer una disculpa sincera.
She made it up to him by giving him a thoughtful gift.
Ella lo compensó dándole un regalo considerado.
07
formar, constituir
to form the whole or a part of something
Example
The majority of the workforce is made up of women.
La mayoría de la fuerza laboral está constituida por mujeres.
This class is made up of students from diverse backgrounds.
Esta clase está constituida por estudiantes de diversos orígenes.
08
preparar, elaborar
to create a medicinal substance by mixing different ingredients
Example
The pharmacist made up a prescription for the patient.
El farmacéutico elaboró una receta para el paciente.
The herbalist made up a remedy from natural ingredients.
El herbolario preparó un remedio con ingredientes naturales.
09
completar, reponer
to complete or assemble something by adding the remaining parts or members
Example
The final team member did n't arrive, so we had to make up the numbers with someone else.
El último miembro del equipo no llegó, así que tuvimos que reponer los números con alguien más.
They needed two more pieces to make up the whole puzzle.
Necesitaban dos piezas más para completar el rompecabezas.
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