Ponemos (en. We put)

/poˈnemos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To place something in a specific location.
We put the books on the table.
Ponemos los libros en la mesa.
To establish or set something in a specific situation.
We set the rules clear from the beginning.
Ponemos las reglas claras desde el principio.
To initiate an action or process.
We will start the project next week.
Ponemos en marcha el proyecto la próxima semana.

Etymology

From Latin 'ponere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we put to the test
To verify the capacity or quality of something.
ponemos a prueba
we put on the table
To discuss a topic to make decisions.
ponemos en la mesa
we put in contact
To establish communication between two or more people.
ponemos en contacto

Related Words

put
Verb that means to place or situate.
poner
position
Place or situation where something is located.
posición
position yourself
Instruction for someone to take a stance or position.
posiciónate

Slang Meanings

To put something at risk.
If you don't study, you're putting your future at stake.
Si no estudias, ponés en juego tu futuro.
To leave something for later.
I'm very busy, so we'll put it off until tomorrow.
Estoy muy ocupado, así que lo ponemos para mañana.