Componía (en. Composed)

/kompoˈnia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To create, form, or establish something by organizing elements.
She was composing a beautiful melody on her piano.
Ella componía una hermosa melodía en su piano.
To fix or resolve a problem.
During the meeting, he was composing the disagreements among the team members.
Durante la reunión, él componía los desacuerdos entre los miembros del equipo.
To write a musical or literary work.
The author was composing a novel that promised to be a success.
El autor componía una novela que prometía ser un éxito.

Etymology

From Latin 'componere', which means to put together or place together.

Common Phrases and Expressions

composed songs
It refers to the action of creating music or lyrics.
componía canciones
composed a letter
It indicates the act of drafting a formal or informal letter.
componía una carta
composed a report
It means to elaborate a document that presents information or analysis.
componía un informe

Related Words

to compose
The act of forming or creating something with different elements.
componer
composition
The result of combining several parts or elements.
composición
composer
A person who composes music or texts.
compositor

Slang Meanings

To compose music in an improvised style.
That DJ was composing live during the party.
Ese DJ componía en vivo durante la fiesta.
To modify or fix something on the spot.
I had to fix the plan on the fly.
Tuve que componer el plan sobre la marcha.