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Learn Hardcore Spanish (Latin America): poner - to set

Hardcore Spanish (Latin America)
/Lesson 4
/poner

poner

Word

poner

Meaning

to set

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Spanish (Latin America)

Lesson

Usages of poner

Cuando la cena está lista, me gusta poner la mesa con flores.

When dinner is ready, I like to set the table with flowers.

Pongo la mesa con flores para el almuerzo.

I set the table with flowers for lunch.

Mi abuela hierve agua y prepara té con mermelada casera; mientras tanto, yo pongo los platos.

My grandmother boils water and makes tea with homemade jam; meanwhile, I set out the plates.

Yo pongo un recordatorio en mi agenda para no olvidar la reunión.

I set a reminder in my planner so I don’t forget the meeting.

Mi mentora explica que hay que poner un límite al tiempo en redes sociales.

My mentor explains that you have to set a limit on time spent on social networks.

Si no pongo el cronómetro, dejo pasar el tiempo sin avanzar en la lección.

If I don’t set the timer, I let time pass without advancing in the lesson.

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