reflexive of poner, to put on, as in clothing.
Me puse las gafas. ― I put my glasses on.
to become (used with an adjective, especially a negative adjective)
Se puso muy enfermo después de comerse la comida descompuesta. ― He got very sick after eating the rotten food.
el jamón se puso seco ― the ham turned dry
ponte guapa para la fiesta ― smarten up for the party
to set (sun)
¿A qué hora se pone el sol? ― What time does the sun set?
to begin (doing something)
Se puso a decirnos de las cosas que había visto. ― He began telling us about the things he had seen.
Me pondré con ello inmediatamente. ― I'll get on it right away.
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