Ponernos (en. Put on)

/poˈneɾ.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To place a piece of clothing on the body.

We are going to put on the jacket because it’s cold.

Nos vamos a ponernos la chaqueta porque hace frío.

To assume an attitude or role in a situation.

We must get serious during the meeting.

Debemos ponernos serios durante la reunión.

To enter a state or condition.

We are going to get in shape before summer.

Vamos a ponernos en forma antes del verano.

From the Spanish 'poner' with the reflexive pronoun 'nos'.

to catch up

To update oneself with information or knowledge.

ponernos al día

to come to an agreement

To reach a consensus on something.

ponernos de acuerdo

to get to work

To start working on a task or project.

ponernos manos a la obra

poner

To place in a specific location.

poner

article of clothing

Clothing item.

prenda

agreement

Mutual commitment between parties.

acuerdo

To enter a complicated situation.

When they start arguing, we are already getting ourselves into a mess.

Cuando empiecen a discutir, ya estamos ponernos en un lío.

To dress quickly or in a disordered manner.

I only have five minutes to get dressed and leave.

Solo tengo cinco minutos para ponernos y salir.