Ponerlas (en. Put them)

/po.neɾ.las/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Place something in a location.
I am going to put them on the table.
Voy a ponerlas en la mesa.
Make something be in a certain situation or state.
She always knows how to put them in their place.
Ella siempre sabe cómo ponerlas en su lugar.
Introduce something somewhere temporarily.
I need to put them in the car for a moment.
Necesito ponerlas en el coche por un momento.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

put them on the table
Discuss a topic openly.
ponerlas sobre la mesa
get moving
Energize or activate oneself to do something.
ponerse las pilas
put all cards on the table
Reveal the truth or be honest in a situation.
poner las cartas sobre la mesa

Related Words

put
Place something in a location.
poner
position
The place where something is found.
posición
place
Situate something in a specific location.
colocar

Slang Meanings

Put something in view for others to see.
I'm going to put them on Instagram.
Voy a ponerlas en Instagram.
Organize or prepare something quickly.
Let me put them in order before you arrive.
Déjame ponerlas en orden antes de que llegues.