VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
ponerse
to put on (clothes)
First introduced in Chapter 6 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use ponerse where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see ponerse after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta ponerse en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to put on (clothes) even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes ponerse en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who put on (clothes) loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does ponerse mean in Spanish?
to put on (clothes) (introduced in Chapter 6 in Chapurra).
How do you use ponerse in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is ponerse in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 6. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.