poner present tense conjugation
Poner (to put/place) in the present tense: pongo, pones, pone, ponemos, ponéis, ponen.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: pono |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Poner is irregular here. 1 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give pono.
Poner in a sentence
- Pongo el libro en la mesa.I put the book on the table.
- Ella puso la mesa para la cena.She set the table for dinner.
Irregular yo form 'pongo'; irregular preterite 'puse'; reflexive 'ponerse' means 'to become'.
FAQ
What is the present tense of poner?
Poner in the Spanish present tense: yo pongo, tú pones, él/ella/usted pone, nosotros ponemos, vosotros ponéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes ponen.
Is poner irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 1 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo pongo (regular would be pono).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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