Usages of ponerse
Mi amigo se pone nervioso cuando el wifi se corta.
My friend gets nervous when the Wi‑Fi cuts out.
Me pongo nervioso cuando tengo que hablar en público.
I get nervous when I have to speak in public.
Al ver que la fiebre sube, mi padre se pone preocupado y llama al médico.
When he sees that the fever is going up, my father gets worried and calls the doctor.
Si se me rompe el móvil, me pongo muy nervioso.
If my phone breaks, I get very nervous.
No debes ponerte celoso cuando tu pareja sale con sus amigas.
You must not get jealous when your partner goes out with her friends.
Al comienzo de la película me pongo un poco nervioso, pero luego me siento tranquilo.
At the beginning of the movie I get a little nervous, but then I feel calm.
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