Púsose (en. Was put)

/ˈpuso.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To present oneself with an intense or passionate attitude.
She became intense when she started talking about her project.
Ella se puso intensa cuando comenzó a hablar de su proyecto.
To enter a state of deep reflection or control.
At that moment, he became very serious and started thinking about what he really wanted.
En ese momento, él se puso muy serio y comenzó a pensar en lo que realmente quería.
To assume a position or role in a determined manner.
He took the lead in the meeting to guide the discussion.
Se puso al frente de la reunión para liderar la discusión.

Etymology

From the verb 'poner' in a reflexive use that indicates a state of being.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to put on the shirt
To commit to a cause or work.
ponerse la camiseta
to get energized
To act with more energy or to pay attention.
ponerse las pilas
to stand up
To lift the body into a vertical position.
ponerse de pie

Related Words

puso
Form of the verb 'poner' in the first person of the past.
puso
to pose
To place something in a specific position.
posar
puesto
A place or position occupied.
puesto

Slang Meanings

To go crazy
When he heard the news, he went crazy with joy.
Cuando escuchó la noticia, se puso como loco de alegría.
To get serious
When the teacher entered, everyone became serious.
Cuando el profesor entró, todos se pusieron en modo serio.