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to do up
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
información gramatical
composición morfológica
frasal
verbo de acción
regular
separable
partícula
up
verbo base
do
presente
do up
3.ª persona singular
does up
participio presente
doing up
pretérito simple
did up
participio pasado
done up
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.
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
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.
03
renovar
to improve the appearance of a building by repairing or decorating it
DialectBritish
BritishTransitive: to do up a building
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.
04
preparar, aderezar
to prepare food
Transitive: to do up food
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.
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
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.
06
envolver, atar
to wrap something into a compact form
Ejemplos
She did up her hair in a ponytail.
Ella recogió su cabello en una cola de caballo.
