Mixing up the 'They' form

The 'I' form (yo) of poner is irregular: 'pongo.' This pattern (adding a 'g') is common in many key Spanish verbs like 'tener' (tengo) and 'venir' (vengo).

Irregular 'Yo' Form

'Ponen' means 'they put.' 'Se ponen' (using the reflexive form) usually means 'they put on (clothing)' or 'they become (an emotion).'

Poner vs. Ponerse

For the future and conditional tenses, the stem changes from 'pon-' to 'pondr-'. Think of it as a helpful shortcut: 'Ellos pondrán' (They will put).

Remember the 'DR' irregularity

Extremely common. This is the 'they' form of the verb 'to put' or 'to place' in the present tense.

Overusing 'encender'

Unlike English, which uses 'turn on' or 'play,' Spanish often uses 'poner' when deciding what media to consume or start (e.g., music, a movie, the radio).

Using 'Poner' for Media

Very common when talking about operating or starting devices/media.

Learn the Spanish verb form 'ponen' (they put/place/turn on). Includes full conjugation of 'poner,' common uses for placing objects and starting media, and grammar tips for all learners.

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