pondremos
/pon-DREH-mos/
we will put
Depicting 'we will put' (physical placement), two people are shown putting a book onto a shelf.
pondremos(Verb)
we will put
?physical placement
,we will place
?physical placement
we will set
?setting an object down
📝 In Action
Esta tarde pondremos la mesa para la cena.
A1This afternoon we will set the table for dinner.
Cuando lleguemos a casa, pondremos las maletas en el suelo.
A2When we arrive home, we will put the suitcases on the floor.
💡 Grammar Points
Irregular Future Tense
The future tense of 'poner' is irregular. Instead of using the full infinitive, it shortens the word to 'pondr-' before adding the future endings. This pattern is shared by about 12 common verbs.
⭐ Usage Tips
Action vs. State
'Pondremos' describes a future action of placement. If you want to talk about where something will be (the state), you need the verb 'estar': 'La mesa estará lista' (The table will be ready).
Illustrating 'we will set' (a condition or rule), two figures are shown establishing a marker or rule.
pondremos(Verb)
we will set
?setting a time or condition
,we will decide on
?making a decision
we will assign
?assigning a task or price
📝 In Action
Pondremos una fecha para la reunión la próxima semana.
B1We will set a date for the meeting next week.
Juntos pondremos las reglas del juego.
B1Together we will establish the rules of the game.
Si trabajamos rápido, pondremos fin a este problema.
B2If we work quickly, we will put an end to this problem.
⭐ Usage Tips
Setting Boundaries
Use 'pondremos' when talking about future decisions that impose a limit or structure, such as 'poner límites' (to set limits) or 'poner orden' (to establish order).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pondremos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'pondremos' to mean 'we will set/establish'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'pondremos' irregular in the future tense?
'Poner' is one of the ten most important verbs in Spanish that change their root when forming the future and conditional tenses. Instead of using the full infinitive ('poner'), it uses the shortened, changed root 'pondr-'. This makes the word easier and faster to say.
How is 'pondremos' different from 'colocaremos'?
Both mean 'we will place/put.' 'Pondremos' is much more common and versatile, used for everything from setting a date to putting on clothes. 'Colocaremos' is slightly more formal and usually refers specifically to careful physical placement or arrangement.