to put on

The Spanish verb 'ponerse' translates to 'to put on' in English. It is most commonly used when referring to putting on items of clothing, jewellery or accessories. For instance, 'Me voy a poner el abrigo' would mean 'I am going to put on the coat'. 'Ponerse' is reflexive, indicating the action is done to oneself. However, it can also refer to taking on or adopting a particular state, condition, or attitude, such as 'ponerse feliz' (to become happy). Like many Spanish verbs, it changes endings to match tense and subject.

Example sentences using: ponerse

Voy a ponerme la chaqueta porque hace frío.

I am going to put on the jacket because it's cold.

This example demonstrates 'ponerse' in relation to getting dressed, specifically, putting on a piece of clothing, in this case, a jacket.

Cuando discutimos, ella suele ponerse furiosa.

When we argue, she usually gets furious.

In this instance, 'ponerse' is showing a change in state, with the person becoming furious as a result of an argument.

Él se va a ponerse feliz cuando reciba la noticia.

He is going to be happy when he receives the news.

Here, 'ponerse' is used to describe a changing emotional state, from any current feeling to happiness upon receiving the news.