ponerse el termómetro
Put on the thermometer
'Ponerse el termómetro' is a Spanish phrase that means 'put on the thermometer' in English. It is often used in healthcare or medical contexts, indicating the act of placing a thermometer, typically on oneself, to measure body temperature. It might be used when someone is feeling ill and needs to check if they have a fever.
Example sentences using: ponerse el termómetro
Puedes ponerse el termómetro si te sientes enfermo.
You can take your temperature if you feel sick.
In this example, the phrase 'ponerse el termómetro' is used to communicate the action of taking one's temperature when feeling unwell. The verb 'ponerse' translates to 'to put on oneself', but in this context, it's being used to mean 'take' in terms of measuring temperature.
Antes de salir, debo ponerse el termómetro para confirmar que no tengo fiebre.
Before leaving, I have to take my temperature to confirm that I don't have a fever.
Here, 'ponerse el termómetro' is used as a measure of precaution to check one's body temperature to ensure that they do not have a fever, especially before going out. It's common in health checks.
Mi madre siempre insiste en que me ponga el termómetro cuando regreso de la escuela.
My mother always insists that I take my temperature when I come back from school.
This sentence uses 'ponerse el termómetro' in a situation where a person is prompted by another (in this case, a mother) to take their temperature. It follows a common situation where parents worry about their children's health.