Definition
The verb put means to place something in a particular position or location. It is commonly used to describe the action of moving or setting an object somewhere.
Usage
Put is an irregular verb that retains the same form in the base, past, and past participle tenses. It is frequently used in daily conversation and writing.
Conjugations
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation | Spanish Conjugation | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | put | pongo | I put the book on the table. | Yo pongo el libro en la mesa. |
| You | put | pones | You put your keys here. | Tú pones tus llaves aquí. |
| He/She/It | puts | pone | She puts sugar in her tea. | Ella pone azúcar en su té. |
| We | put | ponemos | We put the chairs around. | Nosotros ponemos las sillas alrededor. |
| You (plural) | put | ponéis/ponen* | You put the files away. | Vosotros ponéis / Ustedes ponen los archivos. |
| They | put | ponen | They put their phones away. | Ellos ponen sus teléfonos a un lado. |
Note: "Ponéis" is mainly used in Spain; "ponen" is more common in Latin America._
Common Phrases with Put
- Put on: to dress or wear something, e.g., She puts on her coat before going out.
- Put off: to postpone or delay, e.g., They put off the meeting until next week.
- Put up with: to tolerate or endure, e.g., I can't put up with the noise anymore.
- Put out: to extinguish a fire or light, e.g., Please put out the candles before sleeping.
Examples in Context
- "He put the dishes in the sink after dinner."
Él puso los platos en el fregadero después de la cena.
- "Please put your phone away during the movie."
Por favor, pon tu teléfono a un lado durante la película.
- "We need to put more effort into our project."
Necesitamos poner más esfuerzo en nuestro proyecto.
