ponlo
“ponlo” means “Put it” in Spanish (informal command to place a masculine object).
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El libro está en el suelo. Ponlo en la estantería.
A1The book is on the floor. Put it on the shelf.
Si ves mi teléfono, ponlo a cargar, por favor.
A2If you see my phone, put it on charge, please.
¡Ponlo ahí! Ese es su sitio.
A1Put it there! That's its spot.
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Quick Quiz: ponlo
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Which sentence correctly uses the formal command equivalent of 'Ponlo'?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word is a modern Spanish creation combining two distinct pieces: the irregular affirmative command *pon*, which comes from the Latin verb *ponere* (meaning 'to put' or 'to place'), and the direct object pronoun *lo*, which evolved from the Latin pronoun *illum* (meaning 'that, him'). The two words stick together to create a single, clear instruction.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as separate elements, fused commands became common later)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'ponlo' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is there to tell you where to put the stress when you say the word. By adding the single-syllable pronoun 'lo' to the one-syllable command 'pon,' the natural stress would shift to the last syllable. The accent over the 'o' of 'pon' forces the stress to stay where it belongs, on the first syllable.
If 'ponlo' means 'put it,' how do I say 'put them'?
If the object is plural (like 'los libros'), you change the pronoun 'lo' to 'los'. The command would then be 'ponlos' (Put them).