componer

to compose, to fix, to repair

k o m p o ˈn e ɾ
com together; with + pon to put, to place + er -er infinitive
verb Rare #41,824
to compose Often used for writing music or songs.
SP: Quiero componer una canción para mi hermana.
EN: I want to compose a song for my sister.
to fix, to repair
SP: Tenemos que componer la puerta antes de que lleguen.
EN: We have to fix the door before they arrive.
Conjugation of componer
componer
Indicative past
SingularPlural
Third compuso —
Indicative present
SingularPlural
Third compone —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
Third compone —
Past

Te gusta componer.

You like composing music.

— Pecadores (2025)

Buena parte del costo estaba en componer los tipos.

A large part of the cost came from setting the type.

Le van a componer la boca a María.

They’re going to fix María’s teeth.

— Noche de fuego (2021)

Encontraremos una manera de componer esto.

We will find a way to fix this.

— Rang de Basanti (2006)

Me gustaría cantarte una canción que acabo de componer.

I'd like to sing you a song I just composed.

Había instrucciones claras para componer los tipos según El Libro.

There were clear instructions for arranging the types according to the Book.

Nunca ha tenido el talento de componer melodías.

He has never had the talent to compose melodies.