Spanish word

combinar

Pronunciation

IPA/kombiˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbmatch

Example

¿Puedes combinar la camisa con estos pantalones?

Can you match the shirt with these pants?

Illustration for combinar (match)

More examples

Es fácil combinar colores si eliges tonos neutros.

It's easy to combine colors if you choose neutral tones.

Core concept

An outfit showing a shirt and pants whose colors harmonize.

Common phrases

  • combinar con

    combine with

  • combinar colores

    combine colors

  • combinar ropa

    combine clothes

Similar words

coordinar: Arranges garments' colors and silhouettes so they form a coherent look.
mezclar: Blends liquids or materials by stirring them into a uniform mixture.
juntar: Brings separate objects close together or places them side by side.
unir: Connects objects physically so they are attached or fused into one.

Definition in Spanish

Unir o juntar elementos para formar un conjunto armonioso o útil, usado con frecuencia para ropa, colores, ideas y objetos.

Word origin

From Latin combinare 'join together' (com- 'together'), via the Romance languages into Spanish where it means bringing elements into a harmonious whole.

Usage tips

  • When referring to looks or compatibility, combinar appears as combinar A con B to say items go well together, while mezclar usually means physically mixing substances.

Other meanings

  • mixverb
  • harmonizeverb

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