Significado
To switch on the television.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, 'poner la tele' is often associated with the 'Telediario' (news) at 15:00 and 21:00, which are sacred times for many families. While 'poner' is understood, you will much more frequently hear 'prender la tele'. Using 'poner' might mark you as a Spaniard. Similar to Mexico, 'prender' is preferred. However, 'poner' is used specifically when referring to a certain channel (e.g., 'Poné el trece').
Use 'Pon' for speed
If you are in a hurry to see something, just shout '¡Pon la tele!' It's the most natural way to react.
Gender Trap
Never say 'el tele'. Even though many tech words are masculine, 'tele' is strictly feminine.
Significado
To switch on the television.
Use 'Pon' for speed
If you are in a hurry to see something, just shout '¡Pon la tele!' It's the most natural way to react.
Gender Trap
Never say 'el tele'. Even though many tech words are masculine, 'tele' is strictly feminine.
Regional Choice
If you are in Mexico or Colombia, switch to 'prender' to sound more like a local.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'poner' in the present tense.
Yo siempre _______ la tele después de cenar.
The first person singular of 'poner' is irregular: 'pongo'.
Which article is correct for 'tele'?
Voy a poner ___ tele.
'Tele' is short for 'televisión', which is a feminine noun.
Complete the dialogue with the correct imperative form.
Hijo: '¿Qué hacemos?' Padre: '______ la tele, que hay una película.'
The informal singular command (tú) for 'poner' is 'pon'.
Match the phrase to the region.
Where is 'Prender la tele' most common?
'Prender' is the standard term for turning on electronics in most of Latin America.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosYo siempre _______ la tele después de cenar.
The first person singular of 'poner' is irregular: 'pongo'.
Voy a poner ___ tele.
'Tele' is short for 'televisión', which is a feminine noun.
Hijo: '¿Qué hacemos?' Padre: '______ la tele, que hay una película.'
The informal singular command (tú) for 'poner' is 'pon'.
Where is 'Prender la tele' most common?
'Prender' is the standard term for turning on electronics in most of Latin America.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasNo, it is neutral to informal. In a formal speech, you would use 'encender la televisión'.
Yes, 'el televisor' refers to the physical box. It is correct but less common in casual speech than 'la tele'.
'Encender' is the mechanical act of turning on. 'Poner' is more about the act of starting to watch something.
You can say 'apagar la tele' or 'quitar la tele'. 'Apagar' is the most common.
Yes, even if they are using a smart TV app, people still say 'voy a poner la tele'.
Yes, 'tele' is a universal abbreviation, though the verb used with it (poner/prender) changes.
Frases relacionadas
Quitar la tele
contrastTo turn off the TV.
Poner la radio
similarTo turn on the radio.
Echar algo en la tele
builds onTo broadcast something on TV.
