ponerse a

Usages of ponerse a

Nada más llegar al piso nuevo, nos pusimos a limpiar la cocina y a ordenar el salón.
As soon as we arrived at the new flat, we started cleaning the kitchen and tidying the living room.
Después de cenar, mi hermana se pone a revisar la lista de cosas que faltan para mudarse.
After dinner, my sister starts checking the list of things that are still missing for moving.
Aunque tenga poco tiempo, me pongo a cocer las lentejas antes de ducharme.
Even if I have little time, I start cooking the lentils before showering.
En cuanto encendimos la calefacción, mi hija se puso a leer junto al radiador con una manta.
As soon as we turned on the heating, my daughter started reading next to the radiator with a blanket.
Cuando terminen las obras de la cocina, nos pondremos a preparar salmón con espinacas para invitar a la familia.
When the kitchen works are finished, we will start preparing salmon with spinach to invite the family.
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