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Term: ponerse

Definition:

Ponerse is a Spanish verb that means "to become" or "to get." It is used to indicate a change in physical or emotional state.

Part of speech:

Verb

Usage:

1. To indicate a change in physical state:

• Ella se puso triste. (She became sad.)
• Me puse enfermo. (I got sick.)

2. To indicate a change in emotional state:

• Se puso contenta al saber la noticia. (She got happy upon hearing the news.)
• Me puse enojado cuando me insultaron. (I became angry when they insulted me.)

3. To indicate putting on clothes or accessories:

• Se puso un vestido elegante para la fiesta. (She put on an elegant dress for the party.)
• Me puse los zapatos nuevos que compré. (I put on the new shoes I bought.)

4. To indicate a temporary condition:

• La sopa se pone fría rápidamente. (The soup gets cold quickly.)
• El agua se pone caliente al hervir. (The water becomes hot when it boils.)

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