combinar
verb
1. to combine, to mix + con
joining elements
Common combinations
- combinar ingredientes — to combine ingredients
- combinar colores — to combine colors
- Combina el arroz con las verduras.Combine the rice with the vegetables.
- Puedes combinar estos dos colores.You can combine these two colors.
- El chef combina sabores dulces y salados.The chef combines sweet and savory flavors.
2. to match, to go with + con
being suitable together in appearance or color
Common combinations
- combinar bien — to match well
- combinar con la ropa — to go with the clothes
- La camisa combina con los pantalones.The shirt goes with the trousers.
- El negro combina bien con casi todo.Black goes well with almost everything.
- Estos zapatos no combinan con el vestido.These shoes don't go with the dress.
3. to arrange, to agree on con alguien; + que
making a plan or agreement
Common combinations
- combinar la hora — to arrange the time
- combinar una cita — to arrange a meeting
- Combiné con Ana la hora de salida.I arranged the departure time with Ana.
- Hemos combinado que cada uno llevará un plato.We've agreed that each person will bring a dish.
- Combinó con su jefe el día libre.He arranged the day off with his boss.
Same root
Phrases with this word
combinar lo útil con lo agradable