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póngase

POHN-gah-seh/ˈpoŋɡase/

put on

Also: wear
VerbA2irregular, reflexive er
A person formally dressed putting their arm into a bright red jacket.
past Participlepuesto
infinitiveponerse
gerundponiéndose

📝 In Action

Doctor, póngase los guantes antes de empezar.

A2

Doctor, put on your gloves before starting.

Si va a salir, póngase un abrigo, hace mucho frío.

A1

If you are going out, put on a coat, it is very cold.

Póngase la mascarilla, por favor, es obligatorio.

A2

Put on your mask, please, it's mandatory.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vístase (dress yourself (formal command))
  • colóquese (place yourself/put on (formal command))

Antonyms

  • quítese (take off (formal command))

Common Collocations

  • Póngase el uniforme – Put on the uniform

get

Also: become, turn
VerbB1irregular, reflexive er
A character's face changing expression from neutral to a wide, joyful smile, surrounded by bright yellow light, illustrating a change in state.
past Participlepuesto
infinitiveponerse
gerundponiéndose

📝 In Action

Póngase cómodo, la reunión empezará pronto.

B1

Get comfortable, the meeting will start soon.

No se preocupe, póngase tranquilo y respire.

B1

Don't worry, become calm (get calm) and breathe.

Si tiene fiebre, póngase una toalla fría en la frente.

B2

If you have a fever, put a cold towel on your forehead (get a cold towel on yourself).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • relájese (relax (formal command))
  • convénzase (convince yourself (formal command))

Common Collocations

  • Póngase serio – Get serious

stand

Also: position yourself
VerbB1irregular, reflexive er
A simple, stylized figure standing perfectly upright and still on a small, marked yellow circle on the ground.
past Participlepuesto
infinitiveponerse
gerundponiéndose

📝 In Action

Póngase junto a la ventana para ver mejor.

B1

Stand next to the window to see better.

Si va a hablar, póngase de pie, por favor.

B2

If you are going to speak, stand up, please.

Póngase en la fila para que podamos atenderlo.

B1

Get in line so we can assist you.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sitúese (locate yourself (formal command))
  • párese (stand up (formal command))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Póngase de acuerdo – Reach an agreement

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "póngase" in Spanish:

become→get→position yourself→put on→wear→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: póngase

Question 1 of 2

Which English translation best fits the sentence: 'Póngase el traje de baño, el agua está perfecta.'

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
poner(to put, to place) — Verb
la puesta(the setting (sun), the act of putting) — Noun
el ponedero(nesting box) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
hágasetráigase
📚 Etymology▼

'Poner' comes directly from the Latin verb *ponere*, meaning 'to put' or 'to place'. The word 'póngase' is a modern Spanish construction combining the verb command form with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

First recorded: Ancient Latin roots, Spanish form attested since early Romance languages.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: porsiPortuguese: pôr-se

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'póngase' have an accent mark?

The accent mark is needed because the pronoun 'se' has been added to the command 'ponga'. If we didn't add the accent, the stress would fall incorrectly on the second syllable (pon-GA-se). The accent ensures the stress stays on the 'o' (PÓN-ga-se), which is where it belongs in the original command.

Is 'póngase' only used for formal situations?

Yes. 'Póngase' is the formal command (usted form). If you were speaking informally to a friend or family member, you would use 'ponte' (e.g., 'ponte el abrigo').