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to do up
[phrase form: do]
01
abrochar, cerrar
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories
Transitive: to do up a button or similar fastening
Ejemplos
The child struggled to do up the laces on their shoes, prompting a parent to assist.
El niño luchó por atar los cordones de sus zapatos, lo que llevó a un padre a ayudarlo.
02
arreglarse, emperifollarse
to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to do up oneself
Ejemplos
The actors spent hours in the dressing room getting done up in elaborate costumes and makeup for the performance.
Los actores pasaron horas en el camerino arreglándose con elaborados disfraces y maquillaje para la actuación.
03
renovar
to improve the appearance of a building by repairing or decorating it
DialectBritish
BritishTransitive: to do up a building
Ejemplos
The neighborhood association planned to do up the community center, renovating both the interior and exterior.
La asociación vecinal planeó remodelar el centro comunitario, renovando tanto el interior como el exterior.
04
preparar, aderezar
to prepare food
Transitive: to do up food
Ejemplos
The culinary students were excited to do up a variety of recipes during their cooking class.
Los estudiantes de cocina estaban emocionados de preparar una variedad de recetas durante su clase de cocina.
05
arreglar, limpiar a fondo
to clean a room or a house thoroughly, often in preparation for a special occasion or a new occupant
Transitive: to do up a room or a house
Ejemplos
In anticipation of the holiday season, the family decided to do up the living room with festive decorations after a thorough cleaning.
En anticipación a la temporada navideña, la familia decidió arreglar la sala con decoraciones festivas después de una limpieza exhaustiva.
06
envolver, atar
to wrap something into a compact form
Ejemplos
She did up the present with colorful wrapping paper and a bow.
Ella envolvió el regalo con papel de regalo colorido y un lazo.
