Phrase · 💞 Feelings and moods
Me pongo muy nervioso antes de los exámenes.
I get very nervous before exams.
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Why every word is where it is
Me1pronoun(myself)1st sing.pongo1verbI getponer · present · 1st sing.muyadverbverynervioso1adjectivenervousmasc. · sing.antes2adverbbeforede2prepositionoflosdeterminertheel · masc. · pl. · definiteexámenes3nounexamsexamen · masc. · pl..
- Me → pongo: reflexive: ponerse
- pongo → nervioso: ponerse + adjective
- los → exámenes: m. pl.
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1ponerse + adjective = to get, become (a change of mood). Reflexive verbs and daily routine →
- 2antes de + noun or infinitive. Prepositions and adverbs of place and time →
- 3examen → exámenes: the plural adds a written accent to keep the stress. Nouns: gender and number →
Variations
- Me pongo muy nerviosa antes de los exámenes.