makeup
gb/mˈeɪkˌʌp/ us/mˈeɪkˌʌp/
A2
Inglés
~ 8500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
cosmetics used on the face
Cosmetic products you put on your face, such as lipstick or foundation, to look different or nicer.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] puts on [makeup]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun "makeup" with the verb phrase "make up." "Makeup" (one word) is usually a noun meaning cosmetics, while "make up" (two words) is a verb, for example, "to make up a story." Learners also sometimes say *"wear a makeup"*; with this meaning, "makeup" is usually uncountable, so say "wear makeup" or "wear a lot of makeup," not *"a makeup."*
Sinónimos
cosmetics (More general and slightly more formal; includes all beauty products, not just those applied to the face.)
Antónimos
barefaced (Describes a person’s face with no makeup on at all.)
Colocaciones
wear makeup
|put on makeup
|heavy makeup
|natural makeup
|makeup bag
|take off your makeup
Temas
appearance
|fashion
|daily life
|daily_life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She never wears much makeup to the office.
- He spent an hour in the bathroom putting on stage makeup for the play.
- The actress appeared on the talk show without any makeup.
- I keep my makeup in a small bag in my purse.
- The photos were taken after the makeup artist had finished her work.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She puts on makeup every morning.
- I do not wear makeup at home.
- The actor is in the chair, getting his makeup done.
- Please take off your makeup before you go to bed.
- Her sister works as a makeup artist.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
the composition of something
The different parts or people that together form something, like a group, a substance, or a system.
Patrón de uso:
the makeup of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes misunderstand this meaning and think it refers to cosmetics. In sentences like "the ethnic makeup of the city," "makeup" means the parts that form the whole, not beauty products. Learners also sometimes try *"people’s makeup"* when they really mean "population"; use "makeup" with a clear noun like "population," "committee," or "team."
Sinónimos
composition (More formal and technical; very common in scientific and academic contexts.)
Antónimos
disunity (Emphasizes a lack of a clear or stable combination of parts, especially in groups of people.)
Colocaciones
genetic makeup
|chemical makeup
|the makeup of the committee
|the social makeup
|the population makeup
|the ethnic makeup
Temas
science
|society
|description
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The ethnic makeup of the city has changed a lot in the last twenty years.
- Scientists are studying the chemical makeup of the new material.
- The team’s makeup is a mix of young talent and experienced players.
- Her research focuses on the genetic makeup of the virus.
- The board’s makeup does not reflect the diversity of the company’s staff.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The ethnic makeup of this area is very mixed.
- We talked about the social makeup of the country.
- The teacher explained the makeup of the human body.
- The company changed the makeup of its management team.
- Water has a simple chemical makeup.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
3
a person’s character or nature
The usual way a person thinks, feels, and acts; their basic character.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]’s makeup
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the cosmetics meaning and think "her makeup" always means her beauty products. When it is followed by words like "emotional" or "psychological," or when the context is about personality, it means character. Also, learners may wrongly say *"he has a makeup of shy"*; instead say "he has a shy makeup" or more simply "he is shy."
Sinónimos
character (Very close in meaning; often sounds a bit more general, while "makeup" suggests what deeply forms that character.)
Antónimos
surface (Refers to what is only on the outside or easily seen, in contrast with someone’s deeper inner makeup.)
Colocaciones
emotional makeup
|psychological makeup
|his basic makeup
|her inner makeup
|personality makeup
Temas
psychology
|personality
|daily life
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Traveling alone just isn’t in his makeup; he prefers to be with friends.
- Her calm emotional makeup makes her a good nurse in emergencies.
- Part of his psychological makeup is a strong need for control.
- Honesty is a central part of her makeup.
- Their different makeups sometimes cause conflict, but they respect each other.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Helping other people is part of her makeup.
- Being shy is not in his makeup.
- His emotional makeup makes him very careful at work.
- A competitive makeup can help in business.
- Patience is an important part of a teacher’s makeup.
Sustantivo
B2
event
4
replacement test, class, or game
A test, class, or game that happens later because the first one was missed or canceled.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] takes a makeup [exam/test/class]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes write *"make up exam"* as two words when it is used as a noun before another noun ("a makeup exam"). The verb is "to make up an exam" (two words), but the noun is "a makeup exam" (one word).
Sinónimos
rescheduled exam (Stresses that the exam has been moved to a different time, not necessarily that it replaces a missed one.)
Antónimos
regular exam (A normal, planned exam that is not a special replacement or extra exam.)
Colocaciones
makeup exam
|makeup test
|makeup class
|makeup game
|schedule a makeup
Temas
education
|sports
|scheduling
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- If you miss the midterm, you can take a makeup exam next week.
- The school scheduled a makeup class for the lecture that was canceled by the snowstorm.
- Rain forced the league to arrange a makeup game on Monday.
- Students who were sick must contact the office to request a makeup test.
- Because of the power outage, several makeups will be held at the end of the term.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I was sick, so I have to take a makeup test.
- The teacher will give a makeup exam on Friday.
- They played a makeup game because last week’s game was canceled.
- We had a makeup class on Saturday morning.
- You need to ask the professor if a makeup is possible.
Sustantivo
informal
C1
event
5
reconciliation after a fight
The time when people who had a fight or break-up become friends or partners again.
Patrón de uso:
[a] breakup and [a] makeup
Error frecuente:
Learners may think of only the verb phrase "to make up" (to become friends again) and not realize that "a makeup" can be used as a noun for the reconciliation itself. Also, do not confuse this with the cosmetics meaning; this sense usually appears with words like "breakup," "fight," or "argument."
Sinónimos
reconciliation (More formal; used for both personal relationships and larger conflicts like politics or religion.)
Antónimos
breakup (The ending of a romantic relationship, often happening before or instead of a makeup.)
Colocaciones
a big makeup
|a tearful makeup
|have a makeup
|romantic makeup
Temas
relationships
|emotions
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- After every big fight, they promise it’s over, but there’s always a dramatic makeup a few days later.
- The movie ends with a sweet makeup scene on a rainy street.
- Their breakup and makeup cycle has gone on for years.
- Friends are betting on whether this argument will lead to a permanent split or just another quick makeup.
- The couple’s emotional breakup and makeup exhausted everyone around them.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- They had a fight, but the makeup came the next day.
- The story ends with a happy makeup between the two sisters.
- Their breakup was short; the makeup was fast and emotional.
- After a long talk, the makeup finally happened.
- The show loves big dramas and big makeups.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
entity
6
page or newspaper layout
The way words and pictures are placed and designed on a page in a newspaper, magazine, or website.
Patrón de uso:
the makeup of [a page/newspaper]
Error frecuente:
Learners often do not know this specialized meaning at all and may incorrectly interpret "page makeup" as cosmetics. In media contexts, especially with words like "page," "front page," or "layout," "makeup" means the design arrangement, not beauty products.
Sinónimos
layout (The more common term in everyday and professional use; "makeup" is somewhat more traditional or specialized in publishing.)
Antónimos
random layout (Suggests no planned or designed makeup, with elements placed without order.)
Colocaciones
page makeup
|newspaper makeup
|magazine makeup
|layout and makeup
|front-page makeup
Temas
media
|publishing
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Ejemplos
- The editor was unhappy with the front-page makeup and asked the designer to redo it.
- Changing the makeup of the newspaper allowed more space for photographs.
- Good page makeup helps readers find the most important stories quickly.
- The magazine updated its makeup to look more modern and clean.
- He works in the art department, focusing on layout and makeup.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The newspaper changed its page makeup last year.
- Good makeup of a page makes it easy to read.
- She designs the makeup of the magazine every month.
- They studied the makeup of online news pages.
- The new makeup gives the paper a fresh look.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
makeup
AFI
GB/mˈeɪkˌʌp/
US/mˈeɪkˌʌp/
Sílabas y acento
makeup (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (makeup)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: makeup
- Plural: makeup, makeups
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
do your makeup
4/dˈu jˈʊɹ mˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
informal
apply your own makeup
To put makeup on your own face, often taking some time and care.
Ejemplos
- I need an hour to do my makeup before the party.
- She does her makeup in the car on the way to work.
- He learned how to do his makeup by watching online videos.
ethnic makeup
11/ˈɛθnɪk mˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
ethnic composition of a group
The different ethnic groups and their numbers in a population or area.
Ejemplos
- The ethnic makeup of the neighborhood has changed over time.
- Census data show the ethnic makeup of the country is becoming more diverse.
- Tourism has little effect on the ethnic makeup of the island.
in full makeup
6/ˈɪn fˈʊl mˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
wearing full or heavy cosmetics
Wearing a lot of makeup, usually carefully done for a show, event, or photos.
Ejemplos
- The singers arrived in full makeup and costume.
- Even in full makeup, you could see how tired she was.
- He walked onto the set in full makeup, ready for the scene.
makeup class
9/mˈeɪkˌʌp klˈæs/
fixed phrase
class held as a replacement
An extra class that happens because a regular class was missed or canceled.
Ejemplos
- There will be a makeup class on Saturday morning.
- Because of the holiday, the teacher planned a makeup class next week.
- Most students came to the makeup class before the exam.
makeup exam
8/mˈeɪkˌʌp ɪɡzˈæm/
fixed phrase
exam taken as a replacement
An extra exam you take because you missed or could not take the original exam.
Ejemplos
- Students who were absent must sign up for the makeup exam.
- He passed the course after doing well on the makeup exam.
- The teacher scheduled a makeup exam for next Tuesday.
makeup game
12/mˈeɪkˌʌp ɡˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
replacement sports game
A sports game that is played later because the first game was canceled or stopped.
Ejemplos
- The rainout means the teams will play a makeup game next month.
- Tickets for the makeup game will be half price.
- They scheduled the makeup game as part of a doubleheader.
makeup test
7/mˈeɪkˌʌp tˈɛst/
fixed phrase
test taken as a replacement
A test that replaces one you missed or could not take before.
Ejemplos
- If you fail the quiz, you may get one makeup test.
- The makeup test will cover the same material as the original.
- She stayed late to supervise several makeup tests.
put on makeup
1/pˈʊt ˈɔn mˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
apply cosmetics to the face
To apply cosmetics to your face.
Ejemplos
- She quickly put on makeup before the video call started.
- I don’t have time to put on makeup this morning.
- Actors have to put on makeup before going on stage.
social makeup
10/sˈoʊʃəl mˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
social structure of a group
How different types of people or social groups are arranged in a society, city, or organization.
Ejemplos
- Migration has changed the social makeup of the region.
- The report examines the social makeup of the university’s student body.
- War can quickly alter the social makeup of a country.
take off your makeup
3/tˈeɪk ˈɔf jˈʊɹ mˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
remove cosmetics from your face
To remove cosmetics from your face.
Ejemplos
- Always take off your makeup before you go to bed.
- She uses coconut oil to take off her makeup.
- He didn’t recognize her at first after she took off her stage makeup.
wear makeup
2/wˈɛɹ mˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
have cosmetics on your face
To have cosmetics on your face, usually after putting them on earlier.
Ejemplos
- At this school, students are not allowed to wear makeup.
- She usually wears light makeup to look fresh but professional.
- He decided to wear makeup for the play so the audience could see his expressions better.
without makeup
5/wɪðˈaʊt mˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
not wearing any cosmetics
With no makeup on your face.
Ejemplos
- She looks very different without makeup.
- The magazine showed the actress without makeup to promote natural beauty.
- I prefer to stay without makeup when I’m at home.
genetic makeup
1/d͡ʒənˈɛtɪk mˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
All the genes of an organism
All the genes that a person, animal, or plant has.
Ejemplos
- Exercise cannot change your genetic makeup.
- Twins share a very similar genetic makeup.
- Her genetic makeup makes her prone to certain illnesses.
- Your lifestyle can influence how your genetic makeup is expressed.
- Scientists compared the genetic makeup of two related species.