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  1. Spanish (Latin America)
  2. /Pronominal meaning changes (dormirse, irse)
  3. /ponerse

ponerse

ponerse
to become (temporary state)
From Lesson 263:Pronominal meaning changes (dormirse, irse)·Spanish (Latin America)

Usages of ponerse

El paciente se pone nervioso si el efecto se va pronto.
The patient gets nervous if the effect goes away soon.
El cirujano se pone nervioso si la anestesia no funciona.
The surgeon gets nervous if the anesthesia does not work.
La corteza se va a poner oscura a medida que horneemos el pan.
The crust is going to get dark as we bake the bread.
Tómate el caldo rápido, que luego se pone tibio.
Drink the broth quickly, because it gets lukewarm later.

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