Pusieron (en. Put)

/puˈsjeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To place something in a specific location.
They put the chairs on the terrace.
Ellos pusieron las sillas en la terraza.
To make something found or be in a particular state.
She set the project in motion.
Ella pusieron en marcha el proyecto.
To impose or establish something.
The parents set rules at home.
Los padres pusieron reglas en casa.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

put in evidence
They made evident something that was hidden.
pusieron en evidencia
set their eyes on
They fixed their attention or interest on something or someone.
pusieron los ojos en
put in check
They put in a difficult or compromising situation.
pusieron en jaque

Related Words

to put
To place something in a specific location.
poner
to place
To put something in a determined place.
colocar
to establish
To found something or make something have a place or position.
establecer

Slang Meanings

To make something happen.
They hosted the party.
Ellos pusieron la fiesta.
To perform an action that affirms a decision.
The boys put their hand in the fire.
Los chicos pusieron la mano en el fuego.