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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