Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ponho

verb
/ˈpõ.ɪu/
Definition
The first-person singular present indicative form of the verb ‘pôr’ in Portuguese, which means ‘to put’ or ‘to place’.
Examples
  • Eu ponho o livro na mesa. (I put the book on the table.)
  • Ela sempre põe seu chapéu antes de sair. (She always puts on her hat before going out.)
  • Não se esqueça de que eu ponho o computador na sala. (Don’t forget that I put the computer in the living room.)
Meaning
The term ‘ponho’ is used to express an action of placing or setting something in a certain position in the present tense.
Synonyms
  • colocar
  • meter
  • situar