ponme al tanto
/pomme al tanto/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for 'put me on' (in the sense of providing updates) is ponme al tanto.
This phrase is used when you want someone to give you the most recent information or updates regarding a specific situation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, if you are referring to being added to a list or a specific group, the verb apuntar is commonly used instead of the verb used in ponme al tanto.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, you might hear ponme al corriente, which uses the word for 'electric current' to describe the flow of information.
- If you are in a professional setting in Mexico, you might use ponme al día to ask for the latest information, which literally means 'put me to the day'.
- The word tanto shares its lineage with the English word 'tantamount', which also stems from the Latin 'tantus' meaning 'so great'.
Examples in context
- Oye, si organizas una fiesta, apúntame.Hey, if you organize a party, put me down.
- Apúntame en tu salida al cine, quiero ver esa película.Put me down for your cinema outing, I want to see that movie.
- Márcame, quiero que me pongas en tu lista de invitadosCall me, I want you to put me on your guest list.
- Apúntame a esa excursión, me encantaría irPut me down for that trip, I would love to go.
- Apúntame en el grupo de WhatsApp, por favorAdd me to the WhatsApp group, please.
- Por favor, ponme al tanto de lo que decidieron.Please, put me on/keep me updated on what they decided.
- Por favor, ponme al tanto de las noticias.Please, put me up to speed with the news.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are catching up at a coffee shop.
- ElenaHola Javier, ponme al tanto de tu nuevo trabajo.Hi Javier, put me up to speed on your new job.
- JavierEs genial, pero hay mucho que contar.It's great, but there is a lot to tell.
- ElenaNo tengo problema, tengo todo el tiempo del mundo.I don't mind, I have all the time in the world.
- JavierEntonces, todo empezó con un proyecto muy grande.Then, it all started with a very big project.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tanto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
