Póngamelo

Póngamelo is a Spanish verb phrase built from the verb poner in the imperative form, combined with two clitic pronouns: me (to me) and lo (it). The expression means “put it on me” or “place it on me” and is used to request or command someone to place an object onto the speaker. The pronouns follow the verb in affirmative commands, resulting in a single, hyphen-free word in standard orthography such as póngamelo or pónmelo, depending on regional conventions and the level of formality.

Grammatical notes

- The phrase illustrates the clitic pronoun system in Spanish, where indirect object (me) and direct object (lo) attach to the end of the verb.

- Accent placement is used to preserve the intended stress when pronouns are attached. For example, póngamelo indicates that the stress remains on the verb stem.

- The form póngamelo corresponds to a formal or polite address (usted) or a third-person singular command in contexts where that mood is appropriate; informal tú forms appear as ponmelo or pónmelo in many dialects.

- Negative forms use a different structure, e.g., no me lo pongas.

Usage and context

- Common in service interactions, fashion or medical settings, or casual conversation when asking someone to put an item on the speaker.

- Alternatives include more explicit phrases such as, “ponmelo, por favor” (informal) or “póngamelo, por favor” (formal).

See also

- Spanish pronunciation and accent rules

- Clitic pronouns in Spanish

- Imperative mood in Spanish

- Direct and indirect object pronouns order