This is the 13065th most frequent Spanish word.
pon
"Pon" is the informal command form of "poner," meaning "put" in English.
The word 'pon' is used as the imperative form of the verb 'poner' (to put) to give an instruction to someone.
Pon el libro en la mesa.
Put the book on the table.
Here, 'pon' functions as the imperative form of 'poner' (to put) in the expression 'poner atención' which means to pay attention, emphasizing focus and listening.
Pon atención a lo que digo.
Pay attention to what I am saying.
In this example, 'pon' serves as an imperative, combined with the pronoun 'le' to mean 'put salt in it,' specifically referencing the soup; it conveys direct action in modifying something.