poner
to put, to place
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/poˈneɾ/
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Cultural Note
Poner is highly irregular, with a 'g' insertion in the present (pongo) and a completely irregular preterite stem (pus-). 'Ponerse' (reflexive) means to put on clothing or to become: 'se puso rojo' (he turned red/blushed).
📝 Example Sentences
Pon la mesa, que ya está la cena.
Set the table, dinner is ready.
Me puse el abrigo porque hacía frío.
I put on my coat because it was cold.