Composición (en. Composition)

/kom.po.siˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Composition is the way in which elements are arranged or organized into a whole.
The composition of the artwork is impressive.
La composición de la obra de arte es impresionante.
In the musical field, it refers to the creation of a musical work.
That composition was written by a famous composer.
Esa composición fue escrita por un famoso compositor.
In the school context, it refers to a text developed on a specific topic.
The teacher asked us to submit a composition about our vacations.
La profesora pidió que entregáramos una composición sobre nuestras vacaciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'compositio', which means 'composition, union of things into a whole'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

free composition
Text that allows freedom of expression and creativity.
composición libre
written composition
Text that is produced in writing on a specific topic.
composición escrita
composition in music
Creation of an original musical work.
composición en música

Related Words

to compose
To make something consist of several parts.
componer
musical composition
Work created in the field of music.
composición musical
literary composition
Text developed within the literature field.
composición literaria

Slang Meanings

Compo
I was told to submit the compo for class this week.
Me dijeron que esta semana entregara el compo de la clase.
Creator
The creator of this composition is truly talented.
El creador de esta composición es realmente talentoso.