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    Pondrán (en. Will put)

    /ponˈdraɲ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    It indicates that something will be placed or established in the future.
    They will set the table for dinner.
    Ellos pondrán la mesa para la cena.
    It is used to express an action that will be carried out by a subject in the future.
    The students will pay attention in class.
    Los estudiantes pondrán atención en la clase.
    It can also be used figuratively, as in setting a project in motion.
    The government will implement new reforms next year.
    El gobierno pondrá en marcha nuevas reformas el próximo año.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'poner', which comes from the Latin 'ponere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They won't lift a finger
    It means that they will make no effort or intervention.
    no pondrán un dedo
    We will lay our cards on the table
    It means that things will be revealed to clarify the situation.
    pondremos las cartas sobre la mesa
    They will be called into question
    It refers to questioning the truthfulness of something.
    pondrán en duda

    Related Words

    to place
    To place, to situate something in a specific location.
    poner
    position
    The place where something is positioned.
    puesto
    to replace
    To put something back in its place or in its original state.
    reponer

    Slang Meanings

    There's no way they'll do it.
    They say they will test the new law, but I believe they won't.
    Dicen que pondrán a prueba la nueva ley, pero yo creo que no pondrán.
    Used to refer to promises that are not fulfilled.
    They always say they will put in money, but they never do.
    Ellos siempre dicen que pondrán dinero, pero nunca lo hacen.