Overview
This lecture covers the verb "poner" in Spanish, focusing on its meaning, irregular conjugation in the present and preterite tenses, and example sentences.
Meaning and Uses of "Poner"
- "Poner" means to put, to place, or to set.
- It is used in contexts like setting the table or placing objects somewhere.
Present Tense Conjugation
- Yo pongo (I put)
- Tú pones (You put)
- Él/Ella/Usted pone (He/She/You formal puts)
- Nosotros/Nosotras ponemos (We put)
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes ponen (They/You all put)
Preterite Tense Conjugation
- Yo puse (I put)
- Tú pusiste (You put)
- Él/Ella/Usted puso (He/She/You formal put)
- Nosotros/Nosotras pusimos (We put)
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes pusieron (They/You all put)
Example Sentences
- Francisco pone la mesa. (Francisco sets the table.)
- Francisco puso la mesa. (Francisco set the table.)
- ¿Dónde pones tu dinero? (Where do you put your money?)
- ¿Dónde pusiste tu dinero? (Where did you put your money?)
- Yo puse la leche en el refrigerador. (I put the milk in the fridge.)
- Ya pusimos las maletas en el coche. (We already put the luggage in the car.)
- Ricardo puso sus llaves en su bolsillo. (Ricardo put his keys in his pockets.)
- ¿Pusiste tu ropa en tu cama? (Did you put your clothes on your bed?)
- Gilberto y Diana pusieron la computadora en el escritorio. (Gilberto and Diana put the computer on the desk.)
- Rosalía puso la mesa. (Rosalía set the table.)
Key Terms & Definitions
- Poner — To put, to place, or to set
- Preterite — A past tense used to indicate completed actions in Spanish
Action Items / Next Steps
- Practice conjugating "poner" in both present and preterite tenses.
- Translate present tense sentences into the preterite tense for practice.
- Review the verb conjugation chart for "poner."