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"Maquillarse" is a reflexive verb which is often translated as "to put on makeup", and "peinarse" is a reflexive verb which is often translated as "to comb one's hair". Learn more about the difference between "maquillarse" and "peinarse" below.
maquillarse(
mah
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kee
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yahr
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seh
)A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to put on makeup
¿Te vas a maquillar para salir a correr?Are you going to put makeup on to go running?
b. to do one's makeup
Ya casi estoy lista. Necesito solo diez minutos más para maquillarme.I'm almost ready. I only need ten more minutes to do my makeup.
c. to put on one's makeup
Necesito maquillarme antes de ir al trabajo.I need to put on my makeup before leaving for work.
d. to make oneself up
Los amigos se maquillaron en tonos verdes para la fiesta del Día de San Patricio.The friends made themselves up for the St. Patrick's Day party using shades of green.
maquillar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to make up
¿Quién te va a maquillar el día de tu boda civil?Who is going to make you up on the day of your civil ceremony?
b. to do someone's makeup
¿Quién te maquilló? ¡Estás preciosa!Who did your makeup? You look beautiful!
a. to massage
La empresa maquilló las cifras para su propio beneficio.The company massaged the figures for its own benefit.
peinarse(
pey
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nahr
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seh
)A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
b. to style one's hair
Deberías peinarte de una forma que te favoreciera más.You should style your hair in a more becoming way.
c. to get one's hair done
¿Adónde puedo ir a peinarme el día de la boda?Where can I go to get my hair done on the wedding day?
peinar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
b. to style
¿Vas a salir esta noche? Yo te peino si quieres.Are you going out tonight? I'll style your hair if you like.
c. to do someone's hair
Me encanta cómo llevas el pelo. Me tienes que decir quién te peina.I love your hairstyle. You must tell me who does your hair.
a. to comb
Peinaron el bosque en busca del niño perdido.They combed the woods looking for the lost child.
