Pongamos (en. Let's put)

/ponˈɡamos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Subjunctive indicative of the verb 'poner'.

Let's put our cards on the table to clarify the situation.

Pongamos las cartas sobre la mesa para aclarar la situación.

Used to express a proposal or suggestion.

Let's set a time limit to finish the project.

Pongamos un límite de tiempo para terminar el proyecto.

Expression of collective desire or intention.

Let's put into practice the ideas we discussed.

Pongamos en práctica las ideas que discutimos.

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

Let's put our cards on the table

It means to clarify the situation or be transparent.

pongamos las cartas sobre la mesa

Let's make a deal

Proposal to reach an agreement or negotiation.

pongamos un trato

Let's give an example

Introduction to a clarification or illustration through an example.

pongamos un ejemplo

put

To place something in a specific location.

poner

place

To put something in a specific place.

colocar

install

To place something in such a way that it works correctly.

instalar

Colloquial expression to suggest collective actions.

When we say 'let's get to work', it means we should start doing something together.

Cuando decimos 'pongamos a trabajar', significa que debemos empezar a hacer algo juntos.

Used in a less formal context to invite action.

At the party, they said 'let's play music' to liven up the atmosphere.

En la fiesta, decían 'pongamos música' para animar el ambiente.