Ponga (en. Put)

/ˈpoŋ.ga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express an action of placing something in a location.

I want you to put the book on the table.

Quiero que ponga el libro en la mesa.

Instruction for someone to place something.

If you put the phone on silent mode, there will be no distractions.

Si ponga el teléfono en modo silencio, no habrá distracciones.

Use of the subjunctive to express wishes or recommendations.

It’s better that you pay attention in class.

Es mejor que ponga atención en la clase.

From the Latin 'ponere', which means 'to place'.

pay attention

Invitation to listen or concentrate on something.

ponga atención

put to the test

To test something or someone under certain conditions.

ponga a prueba

put into motion

To start a process or an activity.

ponga en marcha

put

Verb that means to place something in a specific location.

poner

place

To put something in a certain position or place.

colocar

install

To place or establish something in a location.

instalar

Expression used to refer to assigned tasks.

My boss always tells me to put this on the agenda.

Mi jefe siempre me dice que ponga esto en la agenda.

Used in informal contexts to refer to getting involved in something.

If you like it, put in your part to achieve it.

Si te gusta, ponga de tu parte para conseguirlo.