Poniéndole (en. Putting it on)

/po.njen.'do.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of placing something in a specific location.
I was putting the book on the table.
Estaba poniéndole el libro en la mesa.
To place a person in a situation.
By placing it in the center of the room, everyone looked at it.
Al poniéndole en el centro de la sala, todos lo miraron.
To make someone receive something or participate in an action.
I am putting the details of the event to her.
Voy poniéndole a ella los detalles del evento.

Etymology

From the verb poner, derived from the Latin 'ponere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

getting up to date
To update or inform oneself about the latest on a particular topic.
poniéndose al día
putting in effort
To work with enthusiasm or dedication.
poniéndole ganas
paying attention
To pay attention to something specific.
poniéndole atención

Related Words

put
To place something in a location.
poner
placement
Action of putting.
puesta
arrangement
The way something is placed or distributed.
disposición

Slang Meanings

To give something a special touch.
She is giving her presentation a unique style.
Le está poniéndole un estilo único a su presentación.
To increase the intensity of a situation.
At the party, everyone was enhancing the atmosphere.
En la fiesta, todos estaban poniéndole al ambiente.