Meaning
El phrasal verb "put up" tiene varios significados en inglés, dependiendo del contexto en el que se use. Aquí te presentamos algunas de las interpretaciones más comunes:
- Montar o instalar: Se refiere al acto de montar o instalar algo. Por ejemplo, montar una tienda de campaña o colgar un cuadro en la pared: “They put up a tent in the park”.
- Ofrecer alojamiento: "Put up" también puede significar ofrecer alojamiento temporal a alguien. Por ejemplo: “We can put you up for a few nights”.
- Levantar: En algunos contextos, se usa para significar levantar o elevar algo, como levantar una señal o un cartel: “They put up signs for the event”.
- Tolerar: A veces, "put up" se emplea en la forma "put up with", que significa tolerar o soportar una situación o a una persona: “I can’t put up with his behavior anymore”.
Entender el significado de "put up" requiere prestar atención al contexto en el que se usa, ya que un solo phrasal verb puede tener múltiples interpretaciones dependiendo de las palabras que lo acompañen y la situación.
Today's Sentences
01
Let’s put it up on this wall.
Situation
I finally printed that photo of us from our trip to the beach.
That brings back such wonderful memories of our anniversary.
Let’s put it up on this wall.
I couldn't think of a better spot.
02
He really put up a fight.
Situation
I tried to give the dog a bath, but he really put up a fight.
Is that why the bathroom is flooded and you’re soaking wet?
Yes, he refused to get in the tub until I promised him a steak.
Next time, just give him the steak first.
Writer's Note
"Put up" is an intransitive, transitive, and separable phrasal verb. Let’s go over the grammatical types associated with this phrasal verb.
- Intransitive - An intransitive phrasal verb does not take a direct object and stands alone in meaning.
Structure: "Subject + Verb + Particle"
Example 1: We decided to put up at a small hotel near the station.
Example 2: The travelers put up at an inn for the night because of the storm.
Example 3: Where do you plan to put up when you visit London? - Transitive - A transitive phrasal verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
Structure: "Verb + Particle + Object"
Example 1: The city decided to put up a new statue in the park.
Example 2: Please put up your hand if you have a question.
Example 3: The scouts helped to put up the tents before the rain started. - Separable - A separable phrasal verb allows the object to appear between the verb and particle or after the particle.
Structure: "Verb + Object + Particle"
Example 1: They put the decorations up before the party started.
Example 2: My sister agreed to put me up for the weekend.
Example 3: They put the prices up right before the holiday season.
Estructura: "Subject + Verb + Particle"
Ejemplo 1: Decidimos put up en un pequeño hotel cerca de la estación.
Ejemplo 2: Los viajeros put up en una posada por la noche debido a la tormenta.
Ejemplo 3: ¿Dónde planeas put up cuando visites Londres?
Estructura: "Verb + Particle + Object"
Ejemplo 1: La ciudad decidió put up una nueva estatua en el parque.
Ejemplo 2: Por favor, put up tu mano si tienes una pregunta.
Ejemplo 3: Los scouts ayudaron a put up las tiendas antes de que comenzara la lluvia.
Estructura: "Verb + Object + Particle"
Ejemplo 1: They put the decorations up before the party started.
Ejemplo 2: My sister agreed to put me up for the weekend.
Ejemplo 3: They put the prices up right before the holiday season.
Related Words: Accommodate, build, construct, display, erect, house, increase, raise.
