How to Say ‘He's going to get’ in Mexican Spanish
Se va a poner
seh vah ah poh-NEHR
[seh vah ah poh-NEHR]
💬 Usage Tip: Ponerse + a feeling means "to become" that way: se puso triste "he got sad". Va a + verb is the everyday way to talk about the future.
Phrase Breakdown
Se va
seh vah
He/she is going
This begins the 'ir a' future construction, with 'se' from 'ponerse' (to become). Say the two words as one unit: seh BAH.
Se va a enojar.
He's going to get angry.
Words in this phrase
Se
[seh]
it / itself
Se helps build the expression and gives the sense of something being felt.
Se siente como en familia cuando todos apoyan juntos.
It feels like family when everyone supports together.
va
[vah]
going to
Used to express a future action or state.
Ella va a correr una maratón.
She is going to run a marathon.
a poner
ah poh-NEHR
to become / to get
With 'se,' 'poner' means 'to become,' and it is used for emotions. Link it to the previous part: ah poh-NEHR.
Se va a poner triste.
She's going to get sad.
Words in this phrase
a
[ah]
to
Preposition used before a person as the object of introduction.
Voy a a la mesa de empresas internacionales.
I'm going to the table of international companies.
poner
[poh-NEHR]
to become / to get
'Ponerse' plus an emotion means to become that way.
Se va a poner feliz.
He's going to get happy.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Mexico City for work and needed to get conversational fast. Two weeks of daily practice and I was ordering tacos and negotiating with my landlord in Spanish.”
David K., 35, Startup Founder
“I spent a month backpacking through Colombia and this app was a lifesaver. The lessons meant I could handle real situations from day one.”
Rachel T., 26, Travel Blogger
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer