Puesta (en. Putting)

/ˈpwesta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Translation: Action of placing, adapting, or establishing something.
Translation: Setting the table is important for a good dinner.
La puesta de la mesa es importante para una buena cena.
Translation: Outcomes of betting in a gaming context.
Translation: He placed a bet of ten euros on the roulette.
Hizo una puesta de diez euros en la ruleta.
Translation: Staging of a play or presentation.
Translation: The staging of the play was spectacular and thrilled the audience.
La puesta de la obra fue espectacular y emocionó al público.

Etymology

Translation: From the verb "poner," in its noun form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: sunset
Translation: Change of light when the sun sets on the horizon.
puesta de sol
Translation: fine-tuning
Translation: Action of adjusting or preparing something for its operation.
puesta a punto
Translation: startup
Translation: Start of an activity or project.
puesta en marcha

Related Words

Translation: put
Translation: Placing something in a specific location.
poner
Translation: position
Translation: Place occupied by something.
posición
Translation: staging
Translation: Preparation and presentation of a theatrical work.
puesta en escena

Slang Meanings

Translation: Casual bet among friends.
Translation: We made a five-euro bet on who would win the match.
Hicimos una puesta de cinco euros en quién ganaría el partido.
Translation: Situation in which a risk is taken.
Translation: That investment is a risky bet, but it could be profitable.
Esa inversión es una puesta arriesgada, pero podría ser rentable.