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"Set" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "poner", and "put" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "poner". Learn more about the difference between "set" and "put" below.
set(
seht
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to place)
3. (to adjust)
a. poner
You should set the day and time on your camera so you know when you took your pictures.Deberías poner la fecha y la hora en tu cámara para saber cuándo tomaste las fotos.
a. fijar
We need to set a date for our next meeting.Hay que fijar una fecha para la siguiente reunión.
6. (to locate)
c. desarrollarse
The first scene is set on a battlefield.La primera escena se desarrolla en un campo de batalla.
b. establecer (record, agenda, target)
The chairman sets the agenda with input from the board members.El presidente establece el orden del día con las contribuciones de los integrantes de la junta.
e. sentar (precedent)
He condemned the decision as setting a dangerous precedent.Censuró la decisión por sentar un precedente peligroso.
9. (to assign)
11. (to mount)
12. (medicine)
b. reducir
They had to give him an anesthetic in order to set the fracture.Tuvieron que darle anestesia para poder reducir la fractura.
c. componer (dislocated bone) (Guatemala) (Mexico) (South America)
Regionalism used in Guatemala
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
A retired doctor set the dislocated collar bone Pedro suffered on the cruise.Un médico jubilado le compuso la clavícula dislocada que sufrió Pedro en el crucero.
13. (printing)
14. (to make fast)
15. (to make solid)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
16. (established)
c. establecido
He has a set routine to prepare for every game.Tiene una rutina establecida para prepararse antes de los partidos.
a. obligatorio (text)
‘Macbeth’ is one of the set texts on the English literature syllabus.‘Macbeth’ es uno de los textos obligatorios del programa de estudio.
18. (inflexible)
a. arraigado (opinions, ideas, habits)
Patricia is very set in her ways.Patricia tiene hábitos muy arraigados.
19. (ready)
a. listo
It looks like you’re all set for the wedding next week.Parece que tienes todo listo para la boda la semana que viene.
20. (likely)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Our team looks set to win.Nuestro equipo lleva las de ganar.
The price of electricity looks all set to rise again.El precio de la electricidad lleva camino de subir otra vez.
21. (determined)
22. (culinary)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
23. (to go down)
24. (to harden)
a. endurecerse
The cement had set as hard as rock.El cemento había endurecido hasta estar como una piedra.
25. (to begin)
26. (medicine)
a. soldarse
The doctor applied a cast so the bone would set.El médico aplicó un yeso para que el hueso se soldara.
27. (to become firm)
a. cuajar
After the mixture has cooled, put it in the refrigerator to set.Después de que se enfríe la mezcla, ponla en el refrigerador para que cuaje.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
28. (matching group)
b. el conjunto (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Everyone behaves differently in a given set of circumstances.Todos se comportan de manera distinta en un conjunto dado de circunstancias.
c. la colección (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Jim has a complete set of Shakespeare's works.Jim tiene una colección completa de las obras de Shakespeare.
29. (mathematics)
a. el conjunto (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We had to find the set of positive prime numbers less than 100.Tuvimos que encontrar el conjunto de los números primos positivos de menos de 100.
30. (tennis)
31. (television)
a. el aparato (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Diane turned the set on to watch the news.Diane prendió el aparato para ver las noticias.
b. el televisor (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We are going to watch the program on our new set tonight.Vamos a ver el programa en nuestro televisor nuevo esta noche.
32. (radio)
a. el aparato (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I'll listen to it on the set in the other room.Lo escucharé por el aparato de la habitación al lado.
b. el receptor (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Carlos is listening to music on a set he built in science class.Carlos está escuchando música en un receptor que construyó en la clase de ciencias.
33. (theater)
a. el escenario (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He was on set when he collapsed.Estaba en el escenario cuando sufrió un colapso.
b. el decorado (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The students spent a lot of time constructing the set for the school play.Los estudiantes dedicaron mucho tiempo a la construcción del decorado para la obra de la escuela.
34. (film)
a. el plató (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We watched the actors on set when we took a tour of the studio.Vimos a los actores en el plató cuando tomamos un tour del estudio.
35. (performance)
a. la actuación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
At the end of their set, everyone applauded wildly.Al terminar su actuación, todos aplaudieron como locos.
b. el círculo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He joined the yachting set in Fort Lauderdale when he retired.Se unió al círculo de dueños de yates en Fort Lauderdale cuando se jubiló.
37. (position)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I could tell from the set of her mouth that she was angry.Se notaba por el fruncimiento de su boca que estaba enojada.
The rigid set of his shoulders showed how tense he was.La postura rígida de sus hombros denotaba mucha tensión.
b. la dirección (F) (of the tide)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I had to steer against the set of the tide.Tuve que navegar contra la dirección de la marea.
38. (hairdressing)
a. el marcado (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We have a special price for a wash, cut, set, and dry.Ofrecemos un precio especial para lavado, corte, marcado y secado.
39. (series)
40. (badger's den)
a. la madriguera de tejón (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I don't think that's just an ordinary hole. It looks like a set.No creo que ese sea un hoyo cualquiera. Parece una madriguera de tejón.
b. la madriguera (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
When the badger saw us coming, it scurried into the sett.Cuando el tejón vio que nos acercábamos, se apuró a meterse en la madriguera.
put(
poot
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to place)
a. poner
I'm going to put a flower vase on the entry table.Voy a poner un florero en la mesa de la entrada.
b. colocar
Will you put the star on the Christmas tree, please?¿Colocarás la estrella en el árbol de Navidad, por favor?
c. meter
You can put the pizza in the oven when it gets to 425 degrees.Puedes meter la pizza en el horno cuando esté a 425 grados.
e. asomar
Is it raining outside? - I don't know. Put your head out the door and see for yourself.¿Está lloviendo afuera? - No lo sé. Asoma la cabeza por la puerta y mira por ti mismo.
f. dejar
I have some flowers for you. - Thanks. Just put them in the vase, please.Te tengo unas flores. - Gracias. Déjamelas en el florero, por favor.
g. guardar
I put the passports and money in the hotel safe.Guardé los pasaportes y el dinero en la caja fuerte del hotel.
h. introducir (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
After you've had a good look at the artifact, put it back in the case, please.Después de examinar bien el artefacto, introdúzcalo de nuevo en su caja, por favor.
a. poner
Let's surprise Alex with a cake. That'll put him in a good mood.Sorprendamos a Alex con un pastel. Eso lo pondrá de buen humor.
a. poner
We need to put everyone to work in order to have the place ready in time.Tenemos que ponerlos todos a trabajar si vamos a preparar el lugar a tiempo.
b. causar
I'd rather not put you through any trouble with this, but if you could help, I'd really appreciate it.Prefiero no causarte molestia con esto, pero si pudieras ayudar, te lo agradecería.
4. (to express)
a. decir
I wouldn't put it that way exactly. I think it's more a case of his lack of maturity.No diría eso precisamente. Más bien pienso que se trata de su falta de madurez.
b. expresar
How did I do with my speech? - I think you put it very well.¿Cómo me fue con el discurso? - Creo que lo expresaste muy bien.
c. traducir (from one language to another)
I'm not sure how to put this in Spanish.No sé cómo traducir esto al español.
5. (to invest)
a. invertir
He is putting a lot of money into his new project.Está invirtiendo mucho dinero en su nuevo proyecto.
a. calcular
They put the profits for the next quarter at more than a million dollars.Se calcula que los beneficios del próximo trimestre serán más de un millón de dólares.
b. decir
I'd put Carlos at about 65 since I heard he retired a few years ago.Diría que Carlos tiene unos 65 años ya que escuché que se jubiló hace unos años.
c. estimar
I'd put the total spent on infrastructure at around a half a million pesos.Estimaría que el total que se ha gastado en la infraestructura está alrededor de medio millón de pesos.
7. (to rank)
8. (sports)
a. lanzar
It is amazing to watch an athlete put a shot over 15 meters.Es asombroso mirar a un deportista lanzar un peso más de 15 metros.
9. (to write)
a. poner
Put your name on your paper and hand it in now please.Pon tu nombre en el papel, y entrégalo ahora por favor.
10. (to contribute)
a. contribuir con
Can you put something in for the office party?¿Puedes contribuir con algo para la fiesta de la oficina?
11. (to present)
a. exponer
Our lawyer wants to put the case before a jury.Nuestro abogado quiere exponer el caso ante un jurado.
b. presentar
The public will get to put their questions and complaints to the board this Thursday.El público podrá presentar sus preguntas y quejas a la mesa este jueves.
c. hacer
Now is your chance to put your questions to the mayor.Ahora es tu oportunidad para hacerle preguntas al alcalde.
d. someter
You have five minutes to put your proposal before the members.Tienes cinco minutos para someter tu propuesta a los socios.
12. (to bet)
a. apostar
I put $20 on American Pharaoh in the second race.Aposté $20 en American Pharoah en la segunda carrera.
13. (to assign)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
When are you going to get married? - It’s hard to put an exact date on it.¿Cuándo te vas a casar? - Es difícil establecer una fecha exacta.
You can't put a price on an honest and reliable friend.Un amigo honesto y fiable no tiene precio.
a. añadir
The shipping charges put seven dollars on top of the total cost.Los cargos del envío añaden otros siete dólares encima del costo total.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
15. (nautical)
