to do up
Pronunciation
/dˈuː ˈʌp/
British pronunciation
/dˈuː ˈʌp/

Definición y significado de "do up"en inglés

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
to do up definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
She asked for help to do up the zipper on the back of her dress.
Ella pidió ayuda para abrochar el cierre en la parte de atrás de su vestido.
Before heading out, he made sure to do up the buttons on his coat to stay warm.
Antes de salir, se aseguró de abrochar los botones de su abrigo para mantenerse caliente.
02

arreglarse, emperifollarse

to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup
Dialectbritish flagBritish
Transitive: to do up oneself
to do up definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
She took extra time to do herself up for the special occasion, choosing an elegant dress and coordinating accessories.
Ella se tomó un tiempo extra para arreglarse para la ocasión especial, eligiendo un vestido elegante y accesorios coordinados.
Before the party, he decided to do himself up, opting for a sharp suit and polished shoes.
Antes de la fiesta, decidió arreglarse, optando por un traje elegante y zapatos pulidos.
03

renovar

to improve the appearance of a building by repairing or decorating it
Dialectbritish flagBritish
Transitive: to do up a building
example
Ejemplos
The homeowners decided to do up their old farmhouse, giving it a fresh coat of paint and repairing any damages.
Los propietarios decidieron remodelar su antigua granja, dándole una nueva capa de pintura y reparando los daños.
The business owner invested in doing up the storefront to attract more customers with an appealing look.
El dueño del negocio invirtió en remodelar el frente de la tienda para atraer a más clientes con un aspecto atractivo.
04

preparar, aderezar

to prepare food
Transitive: to do up food
example
Ejemplos
The chef decided to do up a special dish for the evening's menu to surprise the guests.
El chef decidió preparar un plato especial para el menú de la noche para sorprender a los invitados.
Instead of ordering takeout, she chose to do up a homemade meal for her family.
En lugar de pedir comida para llevar, eligió preparar una comida casera para su familia.
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
example
Ejemplos
Before the guests arrived, they worked diligently to do up the entire house, ensuring it was spotless.
Antes de que llegaran los invitados, trabajaron diligentemente para arreglar toda la casa, asegurándose de que estuviera impecable.
The tenants were required to do up the apartment before moving out, leaving it in pristine condition.
Se requería que los inquilinos arreglaran el apartamento antes de mudarse, dejándolo en condiciones impecables.
06

envolver, atar

to wrap something into a compact form
example
Ejemplos
She did up her hair in a ponytail.
Ella recogió su cabello en una cola de caballo.
Can you help me do up this package before we head to the post office?
¿Puedes ayudarme a envolver este paquete antes de ir a la oficina de correos?
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