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to put up
[phrase form: put]
01
poner
to place something somewhere noticeable
Transitive: to put up sth
Example
The gallery put up artwork by local artists for the exhibition.
La galería expuso obras de arte de artistas locales para la exhibición.
The city put up street signs to help drivers find their way.
La ciudad colocó señales de tránsito para ayudar a los conductores a encontrar su camino.
02
levantar, construir
to construct a building or object in a particular location
Transitive: to put up a building or structure
Example
The construction crew will put up a new office building downtown.
The city decided to put up a monument in the town square.
03
conservar, envasar
to preserve food by canning or storing it
Transitive: to put up food
Example
Would you like me to put up some applesauce for you?
¿Te gustaría que te conservara un poco de puré de manzana?
He decided to put up peaches in tins to enjoy their sweetness later.
Decidió conservar duraznos enlatados para disfrutar de su dulzura más tarde.
04
subastar, ofrecer en subasta
to offer an item for sale at an auction
Transitive: to put up sth
Example
He decided to put up his antique clock for sale at the auction.
Decidió ofrecer en subasta su reloj antiguo.
The art collector put up several valuable paintings at the auction house.
El coleccionista de arte ofreció en subasta varias pinturas valiosas en la casa de subastas.
05
proponer, sugerir
to suggest someone as a candidate for an honor or position
Transitive: to put up a person or a name
Example
She put up John's name as a candidate for the Employee of the Month award.
Ella propuso el nombre de John como candidato para el premio del Empleado del Mes.
The committee decided to put up two names for the Student Council President position.
El comité decidió proponer dos nombres para el puesto de presidente del Consejo Estudiantil.
06
proporcionar, aportar
to provide resources or support for someone or a particular purpose
Ditransitive: to put up resources or support to do sth
Transitive: to put up resources or support for a person or purpose
Example
The government is putting up money to help fund research into renewable energy.
El gobierno está aportando dinero para ayudar a financiar la investigación en energías renovables.
The company put up a budget for our travel expenses.
La empresa proporcionó un presupuesto para nuestros gastos de viaje.
07
alojar, hospedar
to provide housing or accommodation for someone
Transitive: to put up sb
Example
They put up their friends for a few nights during their visit.
Alojaron a sus amigos por unas noches durante su visita.
The hotel put the guests up in luxurious suites.
El hotel alojó a los huéspedes en suites de lujo.
08
montar, armar
to assemble something so that it is ready to be used
Transitive: to put up sth
Example
They put up a tent in the backyard for the weekend camping trip.
Montaron una tienda en el patio trasero para el viaje de campamento del fin de semana.
She 's putting up the Christmas lights on the house to decorate for the holidays.
Ella está armando las luces de Navidad en la casa para decorar para las fiestas.
09
aumentar, elevar
to increase the level, price, or amount of something
Example
They decided to put up the rent next month.
The company put up the prices of its products due to inflation.
La empresa aumentó los precios de sus productos debido a la inflación.
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