pondré
“pondré” means “I will put” in Spanish (Physical placement of an object).
I will put, I will place
Also: I will set, I will wear
📝 In Action
Yo pondré la mesa antes de que lleguen todos.
A1I will set the table before everyone arrives.
Pondré mi abrigo en el armario cuando entre.
A2I will put my coat in the closet when I come in.
No sé qué me pondré para la entrevista.
B1I don't know what I will wear (put on) for the interview.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: pondré
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'pondré' to talk about a future action?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *ponere*, meaning 'to place' or 'to lay down.' The irregular future stem *pondr-* developed centuries ago as the language evolved, creating a slightly shorter and easier-to-say form.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 11th-12th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'pondré' have a 'd'?
The 'd' is part of an irregular change that happens in the future tense of certain common verbs like *poner*, *tener* (to have), and *salir* (to leave). This special stem (*pondr-*) is easier to say quickly than the regular form would be, and Spanish speakers have used it for centuries.
Does 'pondré' always mean 'I will put'?
Not always literally. While the core meaning is 'to place,' it is often used in set phrases, like 'Pondré atención' (I will pay attention) or 'Me pondré el sombrero' (I will put on/wear the hat).