componer 1 vtr u (constituir) to compose, make up u (formar) to make: no fui capaz de c. el puzzle, I was not able to do the jigsaw u (reparar) to mend, repair u Imp to set|2 vtr & vi Mús Lit to compose n componerse vr u (estar formado) to be made up [de, of], consist [de, of] u (una persona) to dress up u|LOC: fam componérselas, to manage.