pongámonos

let's get

pongámonos

phrase

1. (used to encourage to do something; often used with "a" and an infinitive; first person plural)

a. let's get

Saquen sus cuadernos y pongámonos a trabajar.

Take out your notebooks, and let's get to work.

2. (used to encourage to turn into a certain state; first person plural)

a. let's get

Okey, pongámonos serios por una vez y hablemos de qué hacemos con mamá.

Okay, let's get serious, just for once, and talk about what to do with Mom.

b.

no direct translation

Antes de hablar de este asunto, pongámonos de acuerdo en algunas cosas.

Before we start talking about this issue, let's agree on a few things.

Son gente desesperada. Pongámonos en su lugar.

They're desperate people. We should try to put ourselves in their shoes.

3. (used to ask to go to a certain place; first person plural)

a. let's move

Habrá que esperar. Pongámonos al final de la fila.

We'll have to wait. Let's move to the back of the line.

b. let's get

Pongámonos a cubierto de la lluvia. Allá hay una caseta de autobús.

Let's get out of the rain. There's a bus shelter.

4. (used to ask to wear something; first person plural)

a. let's put on

¡Pongámonos las camisetas y vayamos a animar a nuestro equipo!

Let's put on our jerseys and cheer on our team!