pónganse
POHN-gahn-seh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Pónganse los abrigos antes de salir.
A1Put on your coats before going out.
Pónganse cómodos, la película va a empezar.
A2Make yourselves comfortable, the movie is about to start.
Por favor, pónganse en fila.
A1Please, get in line.
💡 Grammar Points
Telling a Group What to Do
This word is used when you are giving a direct order or instruction to a group of people ('you all').
The 'se' Ending
In Spanish, when the action is something people do to themselves (like dressing), the word 'se' attaches to the end of the command.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent Mark
Mistake: "ponganse"
Correction: pónganse
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite but Direct
While it's a command, using 'por favor' (please) makes it sound like a polite request rather than a barked order.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pónganse
Question 1 of 1
If you are a teacher and want your students to put on their backpacks, what would you say?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'pónganse' have an accent mark?
When you attach 'se' to the end of the verb 'pongan', the word becomes longer. Spanish rules require an accent mark on the 'ó' to ensure the stress stays on the same syllable it started on.
Is this formal or informal?
In most of Latin America, this is the standard way to address any group. In Spain, it is considered formal (addressing 'ustedes').