These expressions combine poner with different phrases to describe starting, testing and organizing.
The idea
Poner en marcha means start or launch; poner a prueba means test; poner en orden means put in order.
Examples
- Ponemos en marcha el proyecto hoy.We are launching the project today.
- El equipo puso a prueba el prototipo.The team tested the prototype.
- Necesito poner en orden los documentos.I need to put the documents in order.
- Antes de salir, puso en marcha el motor.Before leaving, that person started the engine.
- Quiero poner a prueba esta idea.I want to test this idea.
- Vamos a poner en orden los materiales.We are going to organize the materials.
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Watch out
The context determines what is started, tested or organized; do not translate each expression as simply placing an object.
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Choose the word for launching the project. Ponemos en ___ el proyecto. (marcha / orden)
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marcha
Marcha completes the expression for launching a project.
Choose the word for testing the idea. Quiero poner a ___ esta idea. (prueba / marcha)
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prueba
Prueba completes the expression for testing an idea.
Choose the word for organizing documents. Necesito poner en ___ los documentos. (orden / prueba)
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orden
Orden completes the expression for organizing documents.
Practice round
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Choose the word for launching the project. Ponemos en ___ el proyecto. (marcha / orden)
Choose the word for testing the idea. Quiero poner a ___ esta idea. (prueba / marcha)
Choose the word for organizing documents. Necesito poner en ___ los documentos. (orden / prueba)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe launching a project, testing an idea and organizing documents with the three expressions.

