ponemos
“ponemos” means “we put” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
we put, we place
Also: we set, we lay
📝 In Action
Nosotros ponemos la mesa antes de cenar.
A1We set the table before having dinner.
¿Dónde ponemos las llaves? Siempre las perdemos.
A1Where do we put the keys? We always lose them.
Ponemos mucha atención a los detalles.
A2We pay a lot of attention to the details.
we turn on, we switch on
Also: we start (the music), we broadcast
📝 In Action
Siempre ponemos música latina cuando limpiamos la casa.
A2We always put on Latin music when we clean the house.
Ponemos la televisión para ver las noticias a las ocho.
A2We turn on the television to watch the news at eight.
we set, we establish
Also: we schedule
📝 In Action
Ponemos una fecha límite para el proyecto la próxima semana.
B1We set a deadline for the project next week.
En la reunión, ponemos las reglas básicas para trabajar en equipo.
B1In the meeting, we establish the basic rules for teamwork.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "ponemos" in Spanish:
we broadcast→we establish→we lay→we place→we put→we schedule→we set→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ponemos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'ponemos' in the sense of 'setting a rule'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *ponere*, which meant 'to place' or 'to lay down.' It has maintained this core meaning across Spanish and other Romance languages.
First recorded: Before the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'ponemos' means 'we put' or 'we turn on'?
Look at the object! If you are talking about something electronic (like music, TV, or a light), it usually means 'we turn on.' If you are talking about a physical object (like a book, a coat, or a table setting), it means 'we place' or 'we put.'
Is 'ponemos' the command form for 'we'?
Yes, 'ponemos' is the same word used for the 'nosotros' (we) command, but it changes to 'pongamos' when it's a command (Let's put/place). 'Ponemos' is the statement form: 'We put.' 'Pongamos' is the command form: 'Let's put.' (Example: Pongamos fin a esta discusión = Let's put an end to this discussion).