pongo
/ponɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'i put' is translated into Spanish as pongo.
pongo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the irregular verb poner.
Which one should you use?
While pongo can mean 'I put' (placing an object), using it with a reflexive pronoun like me pongo changes the meaning to 'I put on' (clothing).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form coloqué is a more formal way to say 'I put' in the past tense.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'I put on' clothing or accessories, you must use the reflexive form me pongo instead of just pongo. The word 'puse' means 'I put' in the past tense.
How do you pronounce it?
/ponɡo/
Did you know?
- The phrase ponte las pilas, which literally means 'put your batteries in', is a common idiom used to tell someone to wake up or start working harder.
- In Spain, poner is used when talking about turning on electronic devices. To say 'I turn on the TV', a speaker says pongo la tele.
- While pongo means 'I put', the phrase ponerse is used for more than just clothes. It can describe a sudden change in emotion, such as me pongo triste to say 'I become sad'.
Examples in context
- Me pongo el pijama.I put on my pajamas.This sentence shows how to use pongo to say 'I put on' clothing.Tatoeba #6806634 by arh, translation #6806526 by CK
- Me pongo los pantalones.I put on my trousers.Tatoeba #445866 by Shishir, translation #254041 by CK
- Le pongo crema a mi café.I put some cream in my coffee.This sentence shows how to use pongo for adding an ingredient to a drink.Tatoeba #1351474 by marcelostockle, translation #62264 by CK
- El otro día, yo puse los libros en la estantería.The other day, I put the books on the shelf.
- Cuando fui de viaje, puse mi ropa en la maleta.When I went on a trip, I put my clothes in the suitcase.
- Ayer puse mis llaves en la mesa.Yesterday, I put my keys on the table.
- Cuando llegué a casa, puse la música y me relajé.When I got home, I put on some music and relaxed.
- Me metí en la cama y me tapé con las sábanas.I put myself in bed and covered myself with the sheets.
- Ayer, metí los zapatos en el armario y los olvidé allí.Yesterday, I put my shoes in the closet and forgot them there.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Mateo are organizing the living room.
- MaríaYo pongo las flores aquí.I put the flowers here.
- MateoEstá bien, yo muevo la mesa.That is fine, I will move the table.
- MaríaAhora pongo los libros en el estante.Now I put the books on the shelf.
- MateoGracias, María.Thank you, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
