Pondrías (en. Would you put)

ponˈdɾias

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates a future action that would be carried out under certain conditions.
If you had money, what you would put at the concert would be impressive.
Si tuvieras dinero, lo que pondrías en el concierto sería impresionante.
Used to suggest a place or a way to put something.
Where would you put the flowers in the house?
¿Dónde pondrías las flores en la casa?
Expresses doubt or probability about someone's decision.
I don't know if you would put the money there, it's risky.
No sé si pondrías el dinero ahí, es arriesgado.

Etymology

From the verb 'poner', which comes from the Latin 'ponere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you would put your hand in the fire
Expression that indicates great confidence in something or someone.
pondrías la mano en el fuego
Where would you put that painting?
Asking about the ideal location for a painting.
¿Dónde pondrías ese cuadro?
If you could, what would you put?
Invitation to reflect on an option or preference.
si pudieras, ¿qué pondrías?

Related Words

to put
Verb that means to place, situate or establish something in a location.
poner
he/she put
Past form of the verb 'poner', in the third person singular.
puso
put (subjunctive)
Present subjunctive form of the verb 'poner'.
ponga

Slang Meanings

Expression of confidence in carrying out an action.
You would put all your savings in that investment, right?
Pondrías todos tus ahorros en esa inversión, ¿verdad?
Colloquial way of referring to leaving something in a place.
Would you put that there so it doesn't get in the way?
¿Pondrías eso ahí para que no estorbe?