retocar
The word retocó is the preterite form of retocar in the third person singular.
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retocar
retocar(
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toh
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kahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to improve)
a. to retouch
El fotógrafo retocó todas las fotos de la boda antes de ponerlas en el álbum.The photographer retouched all the wedding pictures before putting them in the photo album.
b. to touch up
A Mario le falta retocar unas imágenes en su pintura para que esté lista.Mario needs to touch up some images on his painting for it to be ready.
retocarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
2. (to fix one's hair or makeup)
a. to touch up
Después de muchas horas bailando, fui al baño a retocarme un poco.After hours on the dance floor, I went to the restroom to touch up a little.
b. to freshen up
Antes de entrevista, fui al baño con mi polvera para retocarme.Before the interview, I went to the bathroom with my compact to freshen up.
retocartransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (prenda de vestir)
a. to alter
retocar la pinturato touch up the paintwork
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