Ponian (en. They put)

/po.ni.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

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

They set the table before dinner.

Ellos ponían la mesa antes de cenar.

It also refers to the action of establishing or fixing something.

They set rules for good behavior.

Ponían reglas para el buen comportamiento.

Used in a context of repetition or habit in the past.

When we were kids, they always played music at home.

Cuando éramos niños, siempre ponían música en casa.

From the verb 'poner' with the endings of the imperfect past tense.

they put the dots on the i's

Clarifying an issue or being precise on a topic.

ponían los puntos sobre las íes

they came to an agreement

Making a joint decision or reaching a consensus.

se ponían de acuerdo

they put into practice

Implementing or carrying out something.

ponían en práctica

poner

Verb that means to place or situate something in a location.

poner

posición

Place occupied by something or someone.

posición

colocar

To situate something in a specific place.

colocar

Referring to someone who does something without thinking.

They always put anything without thinking about the consequences.

Siempre ponían cualquier cosa sin pensar en las consecuencias.

To do something carelessly.

When I arrive late, they said they were putting things however they were.

Cuando llego tarde, decían que ponían las cosas como fueran.