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do up(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to fasten)
a. abrochar
I won't do the jacket up. I think it looks better open.No voy a abrochar la chaqueta. Creo que se ve mejor abierta.
b. atar (shoelaces)
Your shoelace has come undone. You'd better do it up.Se te desató el cordón del zapato. Te conviene atarlo.
2. (to wrap up)
a. envolver
I have to do up a pile of Christmas presents before tomorrow.Tengo que envolver un montón de regalos de Navidad para mañana.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Josh was all done up in his uniform, ready for his first day at school.Josh estaba con su uniforme bien arreglado, listo para su primer día en la escuela.
Rosie and I would get ourselves done up to the nines and go clubbing.Rosie y yo solíamos ponernos de punta en blanco e irnos a las discotecas.
5. (to dress)
a. arreglarse (reflexive verb)
Why don't you do yourself up a bit and go out for a change?¿Por qué no te arreglas un poco y sales para variar?
6. (to arrange)
a. no direct translation (hair)
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Her mother had done Jodie's hair up in pigtails.La madre de Jodie le había hecho trenzas.
The nurse wore her hair done up in a bun.La enfermera llevaba el pelo recogido en un moño.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
7. (to fasten)
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