Pongo (en. Put)

/ˈpoŋɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To place something in a location.

I put the keys on the table.

Yo pongo las llaves sobre la mesa.

To introduce something into a place or a container.

I put the water in the fridge.

Pongo el agua en la nevera.

To make something be in a state or situation.

I turn up the music to a loud volume.

Pongo la música a un volumen alto.

From Latin 'ponere'.

to get one's act together

To act with energy or willingness.

ponerse las pilas

to stand up

To raise the body to a vertical position.

ponerse de pie

to follow the current trends

To adapt to current trends.

ponerse a la moda

to put

Verb that means to establish or place something in a specific location.

poner

put aside

Actions of placing something in a certain position.

puestas

point

Specific place or position.

punto

It is used to refer to someone facing a difficult situation.

That person needs to get things in order.

Esa persona tiene que poner las cosas en orden.

It means to act decisively.

You have to do your part if you want to achieve something.

Tienes que poner de tu parte si quieres conseguir algo.