Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to put" in Spanish: poner
poner
To put in Spanish is poner. Say yo pongo and ponlo ahí. The present is irregular: pongo, pones, pone.
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How to pronounce poner
Say it
poh-NEHR / PON-goh
/po.ˈneɾ/
poh-NEHR. Yo pongo is PON-goh with a hard g. Stress falls on NEHR in poner.
"to put" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| poner | to put Dictionary infinitive. | Dictionary infinitive. |
| yo pongo | I put Irregular present. | Irregular present. |
| ponlo ahí | put it there Informal command. | Informal command. |
| poner la mesa | to set the table Meal prep. | Meal prep. |
| ustedes ponen | you all put Latin American plural you. | Latin American plural you. |
How to use poner in real life
- 1Moving a bag
Pongo la bolsa en la silla.
I put the bag on the chair.
Pongo from poner.
- 2Kitchen help
¿Puedes poner los vasos aquí?
Can you put the glasses here?
Poner after poder.
- 3Before dinner
Ponemos la mesa a las siete.
We set/put the table at seven.
Ponemos is we form of poner.
Mistakes English speakers make with poner
Incorrect: Yo pono la llave aquí.
Correct: Yo pongo la llave aquí.
Irregular: yo pongo from poner.
Incorrect: Yo poner el libro ahí.
Correct: Yo pongo el libro ahí.
Conjugate poner: yo pongo.
Good to know
Good to knowPoner is everywhere: poner la mesa, poner música, poner atención. Commands like ponlo ahí are short and common. Past participle is puesto, not ponido.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Unpacking groceries
ChatPal
¿Dónde pongo la leche?
Where do I put the milk?
You
Ponla en la nevera, por favor.
Put it in the fridge, please.
ChatPal
Listo. ¿Y pongo el pan aquí?
Done. And do I put the bread here?
You
Sí, en esa canasta.
Yes, in that basket.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to put" in Spanish
How do I say I put?
Yo pongo.
Why not yo pono?
Poner is irregular: yo pongo.
Set the table?
Poner la mesa.
How do you pronounce pongo?
PON-goh, hard g as in go.
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