This is the 1313th most frequent Spanish word.
pusieron
"They put" (past tense of "poner").
In this sentence, 'pusieron' describes the action of 'setting' or 'placing,' referring to putting items on the table before the meal preparation.
Ellos pusieron la mesa antes de la cena.
They set the table before dinner.
Here, 'pusieron' is used figuratively to express the act of concentrating or focusing one's attention during an activity.
Los estudiantes pusieron atención durante la clase.
The students paid attention during the class.
'Pusieron' in this instance refers to the physical act of arranging or placing objects, specifically flowers, in a given location.