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póngase(
pohng
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gah
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seh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (formal) (place yourself; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. stand (standing)
Póngase al lado de Rodriguez para la foto de grupo.Stand next to Rodriguez for the group photo.
c. move
Por favor, póngase un poco más hacia la izquierda para que puedan pasar los camareros.Move a bit to the left, please, so that the waiters can pass through.
2. (formal) (clothing; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. put on
Alguien se acerca. ¡Rápido, póngase el abrigo y salgamos de aquí!Someone is approaching. Quick, put on your coat and let's get out of here!
b. wear
¿Cuál de estos dos vestidos me pongo para la fiesta? - Póngase el verde. Le sienta fenomenal.Which of these two dresses should I wear for the party? - Wear the green one. It really suits you.
3. (formal) (culinary; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. help yourself to
Si quiere, póngase más ensalada. Va a sobrar mucha.Help yourself to more salad if you like. There's going to be a lot left.
4. (formal) (stand at the end of; used with "a"; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. join
Póngase a la cola y espere su turno, como todo el mundo.Join the line and wait your turn, like anyone else.
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