Kilo Lingo

/kompoˈneɾ/

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Translation

to compose, to put together, to fix

Word origin

From Latin componere, from com ('together') plus ponere ('to put'). The same root gives English 'compose' and 'component'.

Origin
Latin
Root
componere
English cognates
compose, component

Grammar

Verb type-er irregular (like poner)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

músico .

The musician wants to compose a new song.

.

I am going to fix the chair that broke yesterday.

.

These parts make up the car's engine.

¿ poema ?

Can you compose a poem for the party?

.

The team is made up of ten players.

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This word is part of lesson 91.