te pongas

put on; get; start

→ te

phrase Uncommon #19,859

put on; get; start The tú subjunctive form of ponerse. Depending on context, it can mean “put on” clothing, “get” or “become” a certain way, or “start” doing something when followed by a + infinitive.

SP: No te pongas nervioso antes del examen.

EN: Don't get nervous before the exam.

Y cuando Andy esté en el estrado, quiero que te pongas a tejer.

And when Andy is on the witness stand, I want you to start knitting.

— Chicago (2002)

Quiero que te pongas esto.

I want you to put this on.

No puedo pedirte que te pongas en peligro.

I can't ask you to put yourself in danger.

Espero que te pongas bien pronto.

I hope you get better soon.

Vamos a comprar algo para que te pongas para la fiesta.

We're going to buy you something to wear to the party.

Te voy a dar algo para que te pongas.

I'll give you something to wear.

Será mejor que te pongas manos a la obra.

You'd better get to work.

Es impensable que te pongas a tomar el sol desnudo en el balcón.

It's unthinkable for you to sunbathe naked on the balcony.

Espero que pronto te pongas bien.

I hope you get well soon.

Sugiero que te pongas a hacerlo inmediatamente.

I suggest you start doing it immediately.

Quiero que te pongas en contacto con él.

I want you to get in touch with him.

Yo opino que mejor te pongas a dieta.

I think you'd better go on a diet.

Mamá, que te pongas.

Mom, get ready.

— Volver (2006)

No es para que te pongas así.

It's not meant to make you act like that.

— Diarios de motocicleta (2004)

Lo mejor será que te pongas la blusa azul.

It would be best if you put on the blue blouse.

Sugiero que te pongas a hacerlo ya mismo.

I suggest you start doing it right now.

Ya es hora de que te pongas en marcha.

It’s time you got moving.