no le pongas

don't put ... in/on it

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phrase Uncommon #26,235
don't put ... in/on it Used to tell someone not to add or place something in or on something. The thing being added is usually named after the phrase.
SP: No le pongas sal a la sopa.
EN: Don't add salt to the soup.

No le pongas demasiada sal.

Don't add too much salt.

No le pongas una mano encima a mi hijo.

Don't lay a hand on my son.

— Marty Supremo (2025)

Pero, escucha, no le pongas sal.

But listen, don't add salt to it.

— 飲食男女 (1994)

No le pongas una mano encima.

Don't lay a hand on him.

— Porco Rosso (1992)

No le pongas azúcar a tu té.

Don’t put sugar in your tea.

¿Tu no le pongas mente, oyes?

Just don’t pay any attention to him, okay?

— Malcolm X (1992)