A1 Idiom Informal

Ponerse las pilas.

To get energized / get to work.

Meaning

To become active and focused, often after being lazy.

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Cultural Background

Very common in daily speech. Used frequently in work environments.

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Reflexive focus

Always remember the 'se'!

Meaning

To become active and focused, often after being lazy.

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Reflexive focus

Always remember the 'se'!

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Si quieres aprobar, tienes que ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ponerte las pilas

The subject is 'tú', so use 'ponerte'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Si quieres aprobar, tienes que ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ponerte las pilas

The subject is 'tú', so use 'ponerte'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very close, informal relationship.

Related Phrases

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Echar ganas

synonym

To put in effort

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