VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
maquillar(se)
to put on makeup
First introduced in Chapter 4 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use maquillar(se) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see maquillar(se) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta maquillar(se) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to put on makeup even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes maquillar(se) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who put on makeup loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does maquillar(se) mean in Spanish?
to put on makeup (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use maquillar(se) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is maquillar(se) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.