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combinar

to combine

verb kohm-bee-NAHR Less Common

Also means

to mix

Usage Note

Combinar is a regular -ar verb used for combining ingredients, colours, schedules, or ideas. In fashion and cooking contexts combinar con means 'to go with / to match' (ese color no combina con el rojo). The noun combinación also means a combination and, in some dialects, a slip (undergarment) or a bus/train connection.

Examples

"Puedes combinar arroz con verduras."

Natural Translation

You can combine rice with vegetables.

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