Componer (en. Compose)
/kom.po.ˈneɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Form something from parts or elements.
The mechanic needs to fix the car's engine.
El mecánico debe componer el motor del coche.
Write a musical or literary work.
She wants to compose a song for her album.
Ella quiere componer una canción para su álbum.
Establish peace or resolve a conflict.
The leaders attempted to settle the differences between the countries.
Los líderes intentaron componer las diferencias entre los países.
Etymology
From Latin 'componere', which means 'to put together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
compose songs
Create and write lyrics and melodies for music.
componer canciones
put together a puzzle
Assemble or solve an enigma or set of pieces.
componer un rompecabezas
Related Words
composition
The act of composing or the work resulting from this process.
composición
composer
A person who composes musical works.
compositor
composable
That can be composed or that can be formed from parts.
componible
Slang Meanings
Fix something in an impromptu manner.
I'm going to fix this phone with tape.
Voy a componer este teléfono con cinta adhesiva.
Improvise a solution to a problem.
We had to improvise the plan at the last minute.
Tuvimos que componer el plan en el último minuto.