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Questions & Answers about Põe o cinto de segurança.
Why does the sentence use "o" instead of "o teu" for "your seat belt"?
In Portuguese, when it is obvious who the object belongs to, especially with body parts, clothing, or personal items like a seat belt, you usually just use the definite article (o or a) instead of a possessive word like o teu.
What verb form is "Põe"?
Does Portuguese need a word for "on" like in the English phrase "put on"?
No, the verb pôr by itself already covers the idea of "putting on" clothing or safety equipment. You do not need to add any extra prepositions.