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    Poniéndose (en. Putting on)

    /poˈnjen.do.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The act of putting something on the body or a part of it.
    He is putting on the jacket because it is cold.
    Se está poniendo la chaqueta porque hace frío.
    To be in a state or condition.
    She is getting nervous before the exam.
    Ella se está poniendo nerviosa ante el examen.
    To adopt an attitude or behavior.
    He is becoming friendly with his colleagues.
    Él se está poniendo amistoso con sus compañeros.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    getting up to date
    To update oneself on something.
    poniéndose al día
    getting motivated
    To activate or strive harder.
    poniéndose las pilas
    getting in shape
    To exercise in order to improve physical condition.
    poniéndose en forma

    Related Words

    to put on
    A verb that means to place something in a certain place or adopt a state.
    ponerse
    position
    The location or state in which something or someone is found.
    posición
    behavior
    The way of acting or responding to situations.
    comportamiento

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a complicated situation.
    After that argument, he is getting into a big mess.
    Después de esa discusión, se está poniendo en un buen lío.
    To start an activity in an intense manner.
    When she starts a series, she binge-watches it all night.
    Cuando empieza una serie, se pone a verla toda la noche.