ponemos

ponemos

"We put" or "we place."

Here, 'ponemos' explicitly means 'we put' in the physical sense of placing an object.

Ponemos los libros en la mesa.

We put the books on the table.

Here, 'ponemos' refers to a reflexive change in emotion or state.

Nos ponemos felices cuando escuchamos música.

We become happy when we listen to music.

Here, 'ponemos' is used to mean 'we place' or 'we put' as in to focus or direct attention.

Ponemos atención durante la clase.

We pay attention during the class.