ponte encima de mí
/ponte enθima de mi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "top me" can be translated into Spanish as ponte encima de mí.
This phrase is used to request that someone position their body on top of the speaker's body.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative ponte (get yourself/place yourself), encima de (on top of) and mí (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ponte is the informal imperative (tú) of the reflexive verb ponerse. For formal situations, the imperative póngase is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/ponte enθima de mi/
Did you know?
- The word encima can also be used as an adverb meaning 'moreover' or 'on top of everything else' when describing a series of bad events.
- While ponte is the standard request, using the formal póngase in an intimate context would be an intentional, often ironic, way to create a playful distance or a power dynamic.
- While encima refers to being on top of something, the noun cima specifically refers to the 'summit' or 'peak' of a mountain.
Examples in context
- Ponte encima de mí para que te pueda abrazar.Get on top of me so I can hug you.
- Si te sientes cómoda, ponte encima de mí.If you feel comfortable, get on top of me.
- Ponte encima de mí, por favor.Get on top of me, please.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are relaxing together on a bed.
- JavierSofía, ponte encima de mí.Sofía, get on top of me.
- Sofía¿Quieres que me siente así?Do you want me to sit like this?
- JavierSí, quiero estar muy cerca de ti.Yes, I want to be very close to you.
- SofíaEstá bien, me pondré encima de ti.Okay, I will get on top of you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
