Pusieran (en. Put)

/puˈsjɛɾan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates the action of placing something in a specific location.

If they could, they would put more effort into the project.

Si ellos pudieran, pusieran más esfuerzo en el proyecto.

Used to express wishes or hypothetical situations related to the action of putting.

I wish they would pay more attention in class.

Ojalá que pusieran más atención en las clases.

Form used in subordinate clauses to wish or suppose.

I didn’t believe they placed so much importance on the meeting.

No creía que pusieran tanta importancia a la reunión.

It derives from the verb 'poner', with the irregular suffix -ieran in the past subjunctive form.

if they put

It is used to express a hypothetical condition that could lead to a positive outcome.

si pusieran

hope that they put

It indicates the expectation that someone will perform a specific action.

esperar que pusieran

even if they put

Used to introduce a concession about something that could have been done.

aunque pusieran

put

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

poner

position

Place or rank that something occupies in a space.

posición

place

To put something in a specific location.

colocar

Using 'pusieran' in a colloquial context to refer to past actions that did not materialize.

If my friends put in more effort, they would have more fun.

Si mis amigos pusieran más ganas, se divertirían más.