pusieron

put, they put


Verb pusieron

  1. Second-person plural (ustedes) preterite indicative form of poner.
  2. Third-person plural (ellos, ellas, also used with ustedes) preterite indicative form of poner.

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Examples
  • Nuestras gallinas pusieron muchos huevos ayer.

    Our hens laid a lot of eggs yesterday.

  • Ellos se pusieron en contra de Alemania.

    They turned against Germany.

  • Los pasajeros se pusieron nerviosos cuando el avión comenzó a vibrar.

    Passengers became nervous when the plane began to vibrate.

  • En cuanto acabó su reunión, se pusieron a trabajar.

    As soon as their meeting was over, they set to work.

  • Se pusieron los cimientos de la casa.

    They laid the foundation of the house.

  • Mis gallinas pusieron menos huevos el año pasado.

    My hens laid fewer eggs last year.

  • Las niñas se pusieron a reír.

    The girls began to laugh.

  • Los niños se pusieron a pelear.

    The boys started fighting.

  • Las niñas se pusieron a pelear.

    The girls started fighting.

  • Desde que le pusieron el aparato casi no la he visto sonreír.

    Since she got her braces, I've hardly seen her smile.

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