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    Composición (en. Composition)

    /kɔmpo.siˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Union of elements to form a whole.
    The composition of the orchestra includes different instruments.
    La composición de la orquesta incluye diferentes instrumentos.
    Work or text that results from a written creation.
    The teacher asked us for a composition about our vacations.
    El profesor nos pidió una composición sobre nuestras vacaciones.
    Construction or formation of a word or phrase.
    The composition of the word 'automobile' comes from Greek terms.
    La composición de la palabra 'automóvil' proviene de términos griegos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'compositio', which means 'composition, the action of composing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Musical composition
    Creation of a musical piece.
    composición musical
    Literary composition
    Written work, usually in prose or verse.
    composición literaria
    Chemical composition
    The way different substances are combined.
    composición química

    Related Words

    To compose
    To create a work from various elements.
    componer
    Composable
    That can be composed.
    composible
    Abstract composition
    Artistic work that does not represent concrete objects.
    composición abstracta

    Slang Meanings

    Composition of a joke.
    He did a quick composition and everyone laughed.
    Hizo una composición rápida y todos se rieron.
    A written assignment in school.
    He feels pressured by the composition he needs to submit tomorrow.
    Se siente presionado por la composición que debe entregar mañana.