Spanish Phrase
Ponlo en la cinta transportadora.
Meaning
‘Put it on the conveyor belt.’ The speaker is giving a direct, practical instruction to place an object (masculine) onto the moving belt that transports items.
When to use
Use this sentence in factories, warehouses, or any setting where items are moved on a conveyor. It’s a clear, informal command you’d give to a coworker or a subordinate.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ponloenlacintatransportadora
Imperative affirmative + clitic
In affirmative commands, direct‑object pronouns are attached to the end of the verb (Pon + lo → Ponlo). No accent is added unless needed for stress.
Irregular imperative of poner
The verb *poner* drops the -er ending in the tú‑imperative: *pon* (instead of *pone*).
Compound noun
Cinta transportadora is a fixed phrase meaning ‘conveyor belt’; the adjective follows the noun.
🗨In Conversation
¿Dónde pongo la caja?
Where should I put the box?
Ponla en la cinta transportadora.
Put it on the conveyor belt.
✕Common Mistakes
Pónlo en la cinta transportadora.
The accent is unnecessary; the stress already falls on the penultimate syllable.
Pon lo en la cinta transportadora.
In affirmative commands the pronoun must be attached to the verb, not separated.
Ponlo en la cinta de transporte.
While understandable, the standard term is *cinta transportadora*.
↔Alternatives
Colócalo en la cinta transportadora.
Place it on the conveyor belt.
Sitúalo en la cinta transportadora.
Position it on the conveyor belt.
Déjalo en la cinta transportadora.
Leave it on the conveyor belt.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking factories the term *cinta transportadora* is used without abbreviation. When speaking to supervisors, you may prefer a more formal tone (e.g., *Por favor, colóquelo en la cinta transportadora*). In Latin America the ‘c’ in *cinta* is pronounced /s/ rather than the Castilian /θ/.