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    Poner (en. Put)

    /poˈneɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Place something in a place or position.
    I am going to put the book on the table.
    Voy a poner el libro en la mesa.
    Make something be in a state or situation.
    She turned the radio up to full volume.
    Ella puso la radio a todo volumen.
    Imply or establish a situation.
    The boss imposed a new rule in the office.
    El jefe puso una nueva regla en la oficina.
    Emit or make something come into action.
    He put his plan into action.
    Puso su plan en marcha.
    Cause something to occur or happen.
    His words cast doubt on his sincerity.
    Sus palabras pusieron en duda su sinceridad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ponere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put the dots on the i's
    Clarify or specify something.
    poner los puntos sobre las íes
    call into question
    Doubt or question something.
    poner en tela de juicio
    put one's finger on the sore spot
    Identify a problem or a delicate situation.
    poner el dedo en la llaga
    put the cards on the table
    Be honest and direct about a situation.
    poner las cartas sobre la mesa
    get goosebumps
    Feel fear or intense emotion.
    ponerse la piel de gallina

    Related Words

    position
    Place or site where something is located.
    posición
    placement
    Action of placing something.
    colocación
    situation
    State or condition in which someone or something is found.
    situación
    rule
    Norm or precept that regulates an aspect of behavior.
    regla
    action
    The process of doing something.
    acción

    Slang Meanings

    Put the party
    This party is incredible, it makes me want to put the party!
    Esta fiesta está increíble, ¡me hace querer poner la pascua!
    Put in mode
    When the match starts, everyone gets in mode.
    Cuando empieza el partido, todos se ponen en modo.
    Put someone on the list
    If you keep this up, I'm going to put you on the blacklist.
    Si sigues así, te voy a poner en la lista negra.
    Get your act together
    You have to get your act together if you want to pass the exam.
    Tienes que ponerte las pilas si quieres pasar el examen.
    Put the meat on the fire
    Don't just think about it, put the meat on the fire and act!
    No te quedes pensando, ¡pon la carne al fuego y actúa!