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    Ponerle (en. Put on)

    /po.neɾ.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To place something on someone or something.
    I'm going to put a coat on him because it's cold.
    Voy a ponerle un abrigo porque hace frío.
    To assign something to someone.
    The teacher is going to assign him extra work.
    El profesor le va a ponerle un trabajo extra.
    To adjust or adapt something to circumstances.
    It is important to pay attention to details.
    Es importante ponerle atención a los detalles.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'poner' with the pronoun 'le' which indicates to whom something is being assigned or given.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put in effort
    To do something with enthusiasm or effort.
    ponerle ganas
    add a little salt
    To add a bit of flavor, in both a literal and figurative sense.
    ponerle un poco de sal
    pay attention
    To pay care or interest to something.
    ponerle atención

    Related Words

    poner
    To place or situate something in a location.
    poner
    colocar
    To put something in its corresponding place.
    colocar
    instalar
    To put into operation or situate something in a location.
    instalar

    Slang Meanings

    To hit play
    When the song plays, just hit play and enjoy.
    Cuando la canción suena, solo hay que ponerle play y disfrutar.
    To put in airplane mode
    I'm going to put it in airplane mode during the flight.
    Voy a ponerle en modo avión durante el vuelo.