me maquillaba

I did my makeup

I put on makeup

me maquillaba

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1. (first person singular)

a. I did my makeup

Cuando trabajaba, tenía que salir muy temprano de casa, así que me maquillaba en el tren.

When I was working, I had to leave home very early, so I did my makeup on the train.

b. I put on makeup

Me maquillaba todos los días, pero la dermatóloga me dijo que no era bueno para mi piel.

I put on makeup every day, but the dermatologist told me that it wasn't good for my skin.

c. I put my makeup on

Cuando era más joven, los sábados por la noche me arreglaba, me maquillaba y salía, pero ahora me da pereza.

When I was younger, on Saturday nights I dressed up, put my makeup on, and went out, but I feel lazy about it now.

d. I made myself up

¿No llevas maquillaje? - No, me maquillaba para disimular los granos, y ya no tengo.

Aren't you wearing makeup? - No, I made myself up to disguise my spots, and I don't have spots anymore.

e.

no direct translation

Antes me maquillaba, pero ahora ya no.

I used to wear makeup before, but not any more.

¡Qué guapa eras! - Bueno, es que me maquillaba bien.

You were really beautiful! - Well, I knew how to make myself up.