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How do you say "to stand (on)" in Mexican Spanish?
ponerse de pie
In Mexican Spanish, "to stand (on)" is ponerse de pie.
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Pronunciation
poh-NER-seh deh pee-EH. Three words. Poner (put) plus de pie (on foot).
Grammar notes
Reflexive verb ponerse plus preposition phrase. Conjugate ponerse: me pongo, se pone. Past: me puse de pie, se puso de pie.
Example sentence
Se ponen de pie cuando entra el profesor.
They stand up when the teacher enters.
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How to remember ponerse de pie
Ponerse de pie literally means put yourself on foot. Standing is being on your feet, so this phrase describes that.
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Questions about ponerse de pie
How do you say "to stand (on)" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to stand (on)" is ponerse de pie. It is a noun.
How is ponerse de pie written in Mexican Spanish?
ponerse de pie is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is ponerse de pie used in a sentence?
Use ponerse de pie as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Se ponen de pie cuando entra el profesor. (They stand up when the teacher enters.).
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