Buscar
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
Example
She asked for help to do up the zipper on the back of her dress.
Ella pidió ayuda para abrochar la cremallera 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, maquillarse
to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to do up oneself
Example
She took extra time to do herself up for the special occasion, choosing an elegant dress and coordinating accessories.
Se tomó un tiempo extra para arreglarse para la ocasión especial, eligiendo un vestido elegante y accesorios a juego.
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
BritishTransitive: to do up a building
Example
The homeowners decided to do up their old farmhouse, giving it a fresh coat of paint and repairing any damages.
Los propietarios decidieron rehabilitar su antigua granja, dándole una nueva capa de pintura y reparando cualquier daño.
The business owner invested in doing up the storefront to attract more customers with an appealing look.
El propietario del negocio invirtió en rehabilitar la fachada para atraer a más clientes con una apariencia atractiva.
04
preparar, cocinar
to prepare food
Transitive: to do up food
Example
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, ella eligió preparar una cena casera para su familia.
05
limpiar a fondo, poner en orden
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
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 limpiar a fondo y poner en orden 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 a los inquilinos limpiar a fondo el apartamento antes de mudarse, dejándolo en condiciones impecables.
06
recoger, atrapar
to wrap something into a compact form
Example
She did up her hair in a ponytail.
Ella se recogió el pelo en una coleta.
Can you help me do up this package before we head to the post office?
¿Puedes ayudarme a recoger este paquete antes de que vayamos a la oficina de correos?
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