What does "maquillar" mean in English?

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Spanish

maquillar

English

to put on makeup

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Alternative translations of "maquillar"

to dress up
to paint
to disguise
to cover up

Examples of how to use "maquillar" in Spanish

Spanish
Se maquilló antes de salir.
English
She put on makeup before going out.
Spanish
Yo maquillo a mi hermana todas las mañanas.
English
I do my sister's makeup every morning.
Spanish
Ella maquilló rápido antes de salir.
English
She quickly put on makeup before leaving.
Spanish
Nos maquillábamos juntas cada fin de semana.
English
We used to do our makeup together every weekend.
Spanish
Mañana me maquillaré para la fiesta.
English
Tomorrow I will do my makeup for the party.

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Se maquilló antes de salir.

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