Combinar (en. Combine)

/kom.biˈnaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Join different elements so that they work together.
It is important to combine colors properly in painting.
Es importante combinar los colores adecuadamente en la pintura.
Associate or put something together with another thing.
We can combine our strengths to achieve the goal.
Podemos combinar nuestras fuerzas para lograr el objetivo.
Organize or structure something to function coherently.
It is necessary to combine theory with practice in learning.
Es necesario combinar la teoría con la práctica en el aprendizaje.

Etymology

From Latin combīnāre, meaning to unite.

Common Phrases and Expressions

combine colors
Create visual harmony by bringing together different shades.
combinar colores
combine styles
Group different fashions or trends.
combinar estilos
combine flavors
Mix different ingredients in the kitchen.
combinar sabores

Related Words

combination
The act of bringing together or uniting elements.
combinación
mixture
Resulting from combining several things.
mezcla
synthetic
Resulting from the combination of elements.
sintético

Slang Meanings

To join two things in an informal context.
Let's combine our ideas for the project.
Vamos a combinar nuestras ideas para el proyecto.
To mix things spontaneously.
Let's take a look at the music and see what we can mix.
Echémosle un vistazo a la música, a ver qué combinamos.