me puse a

I started

me puse a(meh poo-seh ah)

phrase

1. (first person singular)

a. I started (followed by a gerund)

Tenía el sábado libre, así que me puse a limpiar el sótano.

I was off on Saturday, so I started cleaning the basement.

b. I began (followed by a gerund)

Me puse a lavar los platos anoche, pero no terminé.

I began washing the dishes last night, but I didn't finish.

c. I started to

Ayer me puse a organizar mi clóset y encontré camisas que no he usado en años.

Yesterday, I started to organize my closet, and I found shirts that I haven't worn in years.

d. I began to

Apenas me puse a cocinar el salmón, la gata vino a pedirme un poco.

As soon as I began to cook the salmon, the cat came asking for some.