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Conjugation Chart of “Poner” (to put) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Poner”

The Present Subjunctive of poner is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or uncertainties about putting or placing something, for example: Espero que pongas la mesa para la cena. (I hope you set the table for dinner.)

Poner is an irregular verb in the Present Subjunctive, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs.

How to Use Poner in the Subjunctive Mood

Poner generally means “to put” or “to place”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To put or place: This is the most common meaning, for example, Que ponga el libro en la mesa (That he put the book on the table).

To start or begin: for example, Que pongamos manos a la obra (That we get started on the work).

To assume or suppose: for example, Pongamos que tengas razón (Let’s suppose you’re right).

To add or include: for example, Que ponga más sal a la comida (That he add more salt to the food).

To write or inscribe: for example, Que ponga su nombre en el papel (That he write his name on the paper).

To set or establish (informal): for example, Que ponga las reglas (That he set the rules).

To have sex with (vulgar): for example, Que me ponga esta noche (That he have sex with me tonight).

Real Life Examples of Poner in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que pongas atención en clase. (It’s important that you pay attention in class.)

El médico recomienda que pongamos más ejercicio en nuestra rutina. (The doctor recommends that we incorporate more exercise into our routine.)

Ojalá que pongan más esfuerzo en sus estudios. (I hope they put more effort into their studies.)

Para tener éxito, es necesario que ponga mucha dedicación. (To be successful, it’s necessary that you put in a lot of dedication.)

Sugiero que pongas tus ideas por escrito antes de la reunión. (I suggest you put your ideas in writing before the meeting.)

Es una lástima que no pongan más atención a los detalles. (It’s a shame they don’t pay more attention to details.)

Aunque no quieras, es importante que pongas un buen ejemplo para tus hijos. (Even if you don’t want to, it’s important that you set a good example for your children.)

Sería bueno que pongamos un poco más de orden en nuestras vidas. (It would be good if we put a little more order in our lives.)

Es fundamental que pongáis más empeño en vuestro trabajo. (It’s essential that you put more effort into your work.)

Ojalá que pongan más énfasis en la educación en este país. (I hope they put more emphasis on education in this country.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, es crucial que ponga mucha pasión en lo que hace. (To be successful in business, it’s crucial that you put a lot of passion into what you do.)

Sería genial que pongamos un poco más de diversión en nuestras vidas. (It would be great if we put a little more fun into our lives.)

Aunque sea difícil, es importante que pongas límites saludables. (Even though it’s difficult, it’s important that you set healthy boundaries.)

Ojalá que pongan más atención a los problemas ambientales. (I hope they pay more attention to environmental issues.)

Para mejorar las relaciones, es necesario que ponga más esfuerzo en la comunicación. (To improve relationships, it’s necessary that you put more effort into communication.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Poner (to put) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.