The preterite of maquillar is used to express a specific instance of applying makeup in the past, for example Se maquilló para la fiesta (She put on makeup for the party). This tense emphasizes the completed action of applying makeup at a particular moment.

This is a regular -ar verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. It’s often used reflexively as maquillarse when referring to applying makeup to oneself.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Maquillar (to put on makeup) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

The preterite of maquillar indicates a completed action of applying makeup in the past.

To apply makeup: Describes putting on cosmetics, for example Me maquillé para la fiesta (I put on makeup for the party) or La artista maquilló a la novia (The artist did the bride’s makeup).

To do someone’s makeup: Used for applying makeup on someone else, for example La maquillé para su graduación (I did her makeup for her graduation).

Examples

Examples of Maquillar in the Preterite (Past) Tense

Me maquillé para la boda. (I put on makeup for the wedding.)

Te maquillaste muy bien para la fiesta. (You put on makeup very well for the party.)

La actriz se maquilló antes de salir a escena. (The actress put on makeup before going on stage.)

Nos maquillamos juntas para el evento. (We put on makeup together for the event.)

Las modelos se maquillaron para el desfile. (The models put on makeup for the fashion show.)

Me maquillé rápidamente antes del trabajo. (I quickly put on makeup before work.)

Te maquillaste para la sesión de fotos. (You put on makeup for the photo session.)

La novia se maquilló temprano en la mañana. (The bride put on makeup early in the morning.)

Nos maquillamos para la graduación. (We put on makeup for graduation.)

Las artistas se maquillaron antes del concierto. (The artists put on makeup before the concert.)

Me maquillé para la entrevista. (I put on makeup for the interview.)

Te maquillaste discretamente para la cena. (You put on subtle makeup for dinner.)

La presentadora se maquilló antes del programa. (The host put on makeup before the show.)

Nos maquillamos para la celebración. (We put on makeup for the celebration.)

Las bailarinas se maquillaron para la presentación. (The dancers put on makeup for the performance.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Maquillar (to put on makeup) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.