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    Ponerme (en. Put on)

    /po.neɾ.ˈme/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To situate oneself in a particular state.
    When I'm sad, I put on music.
    Cuando estoy triste, me pongo a escuchar música.
    To prepare or dress for an occasion.
    I'm going to wear my new dress to the party.
    Me voy a poner mi vestido nuevo para la fiesta.
    To assume an attitude or behavior.
    I always try to put myself in others' shoes.
    Siempre trato de ponerme en el lugar de los demás.
    To decide or choose an emotional state.
    Today I want to make myself happy despite the problems.
    Hoy quiero ponerme feliz a pesar de los problemas.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    get energized
    To increase energy or effort in a task.
    ponerse las pilas
    put oneself in danger
    To place oneself in a risky situation.
    ponerse en peligro
    come to an agreement
    To reach an understanding with someone.
    ponerse de acuerdo

    Related Words

    put
    Verb that means to place something in a location.
    poner
    position
    Place or situation that something occupies.
    posición
    state
    Condition or situation in which something is found.
    estado

    Slang Meanings

    Get up to date.
    I need to get up to date with work before the deadline.
    Necesito ponerme al día con el trabajo antes de la fecha límite.
    Get geared up.
    Last night I geared up and went out to enjoy with my friends.
    Anoche me puse las botas y salí a disfrutar con mis amigos.
    Get intense.
    He got intense when he started talking about his feelings.
    Se puso intenso cuando empezó a hablar de sus sentimientos.