te pongas

put on; get; start

→ te

phrase Uncommon #19,722

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.

Sugiero que te pongas a hacerlo inmediatamente.

I suggest you start doing it immediately.

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

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

No puedo pedirte que te pongas en peligro.

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

Yo opino que mejor te pongas a dieta.

I think you'd better go on a diet.

Quiero que te pongas en contacto con él.

I want you to get in touch with him.

Mamá, que te pongas.

Mom, get ready.

— Volver (2006)

Ya es hora de que te pongas en marcha.

It’s time you got moving.

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.

Espero que te pongas bien pronto.

I hope you get better soon.

Te voy a dar algo para que te pongas.

I'll give you something to wear.

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)

Espero que pronto te pongas bien.

I hope you get well soon.

Quiero que te pongas esto.

I want you to put this on.

Será mejor que te pongas manos a la obra.

You'd better get to work.

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

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