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Spanish Phrase

Ponlo en la mesa del comedor.

/ˈpon.lo en la ˈme.sa del ko.meˈðor/
Meaning"Put it on the dining‑room table."
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Meaning

A direct, informal command telling someone to place an object onto the dining‑room table. The verb 'poner' is used in its affirmative tú‑imperative form, and the pronoun 'lo' refers to a masculine or neuter object.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you need to give a quick, informal instruction to a friend, family member, or colleague at home, in a restaurant, or any setting where a dining‑room table is present. It is not appropriate for formal situations; in those cases use the formal imperative 'Póngalo...'.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ponloenlamesadelcomedor

1

Imperative affirmative of 'poner'

Use the base form 'pon' for the informal singular command; attach the direct object pronoun after the verb without a space.

2

Pronoun attachment

In affirmative commands, object pronouns (lo, la, los, las) are appended to the verb, forming a single word (e.g., 'ponlo').

3

Contraction 'del'

'del' is the contraction of 'de' + 'el' and is used before masculine singular nouns like 'comedor'.

4

Preposition 'en' for location

'en' indicates where something should be placed; it is followed by the definite article and the noun.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ponlo en la mesa del comedor.

Put it on the dining‑room table.

Listo, ya está.

Done, it’s there.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ponela en la mesa del comedor.

    The pronoun must agree with the gender of the object; 'ponela' is not a correct form. Use 'ponla' for feminine objects and 'ponlo' for masculine/neuter.

  • Ponlo en la mesa del comedora.

    Do not add an extra 'a' to 'comedor'; the correct noun is 'comedor'.

  • Ponga en la mesa del comedor.

    Using the formal imperative 'ponga' with a direct object pronoun omitted sounds incomplete; you would need 'Póngalo en la mesa del comedor.'

↔Alternatives

  • Colócalo en la mesa del comedor.

    Place it on the dining‑room table.

  • Déjalo sobre la mesa del comedor.

    Leave it on the dining‑room table.

  • Ponlo sobre la mesa del comedor.

    Put it on top of the dining‑room table.

  • Ponlo en la mesa del comedor, por favor.

    Put it on the dining‑room table, please.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking homes, the 'comedor' is a separate room dedicated to meals, often with a large table. Saying 'la mesa del comedor' is common when you want to be specific about that table. Remember that 'ponlo' is informal; for a teacher, boss, or stranger you would say 'Póngalo en la mesa del comedor.'