componer
verb
1. to compose, write
to create a musical or written work
Common combinations
- componer una canción — to compose a song
- componer una melodía — to compose a melody
- componer música — to compose music
- Mi hermana compone canciones.My sister writes songs.
- Mozart compuso muchas obras famosas.Mozart composed many famous works.
- El poeta compuso un poema sobre el mar.The poet wrote a poem about the sea.
2. to repair, fix
to repair or put something back in working order
Common combinations
- componer una máquina — to repair a machine
- componer un reloj — to fix a watch
- componer un motor — to repair an engine
- El técnico compuso la lavadora.The technician repaired the washing machine.
- Tengo que componer la bicicleta.I have to fix the bicycle.
- El mecánico compuso el motor.The mechanic repaired the engine.
3. to make up, constitute, consist of + de
to form a whole from several parts
Common combinations
- componer un conjunto — to make up a whole
- componerse de varias partes — to consist of several parts
- componer una unidad — to form a unit
- Cinco capítulos componen el libro.Five chapters make up the book.
- El equipo se compone de diez jugadores.The team consists of ten players.
- Varias piezas componen la máquina.Several parts make up the machine.
Same root