Compuso (en. Composed)

/komˈpuso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To create or form something from parts or elements.
He composed a beautiful melody.
Él compuso una hermosa melodía.
To fix, organize, or structure something.
The teacher composed the exam with several sections.
La profesora compuso el examen con varias secciones.
To manufacture or produce a product, generally artistic.
The novelist composed a masterpiece.
La novelista compuso una obra maestra.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

he composed a song
It refers to the action of creating an original song.
compuso una canción
he composed a poem
It alludes to the creation of a new poem.
compuso un poema
the problem was resolved
It indicates that a problem has been solved.
se compuso el problema

Related Words

to compose
Verb that means to create or elaborate on something.
componer
composition
Noun that refers to the result of composing.
composición

Slang Meanings

When someone gets ready or improves in an aesthetic sense.
After getting ready, he composed himself for the party.
Después de arreglarse, se compuso para la fiesta.
Used to refer to a positive change in emotional state.
After talking to her, he composed himself.
Después de hablar con ella, se compuso.