puesta

/ˈpwesta/, [ˈpwes.t̪a]

clutch, put


Noun puesta f (plural puestas)

  1. clutch (of eggs)
  2. sunset
  3. tie, draw
  4. placement

Adjective puesta

  1. feminine singular of puesto

Verb puesta

  1. Feminine singular past participle of poner.

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Examples
  • Podíamos ver la puesta de sol desde nuestra ventana.

    We were able to see the sunset from our window.

  • La grabadora estaba puesta sobre la mesa.

    The tape recorder was lying on the table.

  • Ella llevaba puesta una camisa de hombre la cual no le quedaba.

    She was wearing a men's shirt which did not fit her.

  • Yo siempre trabajo con la radio puesta.

    I always work while listening to the radio.

  • Admiramos la hermosa puesta del sol.

    We admired the beautiful sunset.

  • El cielo está esperando la puesta de sol.

    The sky is waiting for sunset.

  • Qué bonita puesta de sol.

    What a beautiful sunset.

  • Salí con la calefacción puesta.

    I went out with the heater on.

  • Fue un descuido dejarte la llave del coche puesta.

    It was careless of you to leave the key in the car.

  • ¿Viste la puesta de sol hace un rato? Fue realmente hermosa.

    Did you see the sunset earlier? It was really beautiful.

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