How to Say ‘Or get started on’ in Mexican Spanish
O poner en marcha
oh poh-nehr ehn mahr-chah
[oh poh-nehr ehn mahr-chah]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Poner en marcha' is a phrase meaning 'to start' or 'set in motion'.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In action contexts, getting started often shifts the plot direction significantly.
Phrase Breakdown
O
[oh]
or
A conjunction used to indicate an alternative or choice between different options.
Puedes elegir el coche azul o el rojo.
You can choose the blue car or the red one.
poner
[poh-nehr]
to put
To place something in a particular position or state.
Voy a poner el libro en la mesa.
I am going to put the book on the table.
en
[ehn]
in
Used to indicate inclusion within a space, place, or limits.
El gato está en la casa.
The cat is in the house.
marcha
[mahr-chah]
motion
Refers to starting or beginning something, often used in the phrase 'poner en marcha' meaning to start up or set in motion.
Necesitamos poner en marcha el plan.
We need to set the plan in motion.
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