Pongas (en. You put)

/ponɡas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates an action of placing or situating something in a place.

It is important that you set the table before dinner.

Es importante que pongas la mesa antes de cenar.

Used in hypothetical or wishful situations.

I hope you pay attention in class.

Ojalá que pongas atención en clase.

It is used to give instructions or recommendations.

If you don't like something, put it in a place where you won't see it.

Si algo no te gusta, ponlo en un lugar donde no lo veas.

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

you hit the nail on the head

You make a pointed observation about a problem.

pones el dedo en la llaga

put the cards on the table

Speak sincerely and clearly about a matter.

pon las cartas sobre la mesa

get your act together

To get active or to make more effort in a task.

ponerse las pilas

poner

Verb that indicates the action of placing something.

poner

colocar

Synonym that also implies situating something in a place.

colocar

To act quickly or decisively.

You should put things in their place and not hesitate any longer.

Debes pongas las cosas en su lugar y no dudar más.

To do something that has been pending for a long time.

It’s time for you to catch up on your studies.

Ya es hora de que pongas al día tus estudios.