Pusiesen (en. Put)

/puˈsjessen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Third person plural of the imperfect subjunctive of the verb 'poner.'

If they put more effort into the project, we would have better results.

Si ellos pusiesen más empeño en el proyecto, tendríamos mejores resultados.

It expresses an action that could have occurred in the past under certain conditions.

I hope that they would set the table before dinner.

Ojalá que ellos pusiesen la mesa antes de la cena.

It is used in expressions of desire or hypothesis about the past.

If they put a little more interest, they could understand it better.

Si pusiesen un poco más de interés, podrían entenderlo mejor.

It comes from the verb 'poner,' which originates from the Latin 'ponere.'

if they put

it expresses a hypothetical condition

si ellos pusiesen

I wish they would put

it expresses an unfulfilled wish

ojalá pusiesen

if only they would put

it indicates a longing for past action

si tan solo pusiesen

poner

To place something in a specific location.

poner

puesta

The action of putting; it also refers to sunset.

puesta

put into practice

To execute or apply something.

poner en práctica

To put something in its place.

If they didn't put it for a while, maybe they would find it.

Si no lo pusiesen por un rato, tal vez lo encontrarían.

To express a wish for someone to act.

She wished her friends would put more interest in the party.

Ella deseaba que sus amigos pusiesen más interés en la fiesta.