meaning of ponerse in preterit
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What is the meaning of "ponerse" in the Preterit tense?
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updated Dec 8, 2012
posted by jtroth
I think it could have several meanings depending on the context. Could you give an example? - sinmeta, Dec 7, 2012
Welcome to the forum! Yes, please give some context. - rac1, Dec 7, 2012
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It could change meaning depending on how it's used.
La puse en la mesa. - I put it on the table.
Su cara se puso roja. - Her face became/got red.
Ellos se pusieron los zapatos. - They put on their shoes.
¿Por qué te pusiste la chaqueta? No hace frío afuera. - Why did you put on your jacket? It's not cold outside.
Nos pusimos muy pero muy gordos. - We became/got very, very fat.
updated Dec 8, 2012
edited by Azabache
posted by Azabache
Great answer! - francobollo, Dec 8, 2012
