Meaning
to put, to place
- to put, to place, to set
- to pose, to ask (a question)
- to establish, to lay (foundations)
In a sentence
Vorrei porre una domanda al professore.
I would like to ask the professor a question.
Dobbiamo porre fine a questa discussione inutile.
We must put an end to this useless argument.
Il trattato ha posto le basi per una pace duratura.
The treaty laid the foundation for a lasting peace.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| posto | past · participle |
Usage notes
- Use 'porre' for deliberate placement, not casual 'put'. 'Mettere' is more general.
- Often formal or written; 'mettere' is more common in speech.
- Takes 'avere' as auxiliary in compound tenses (e.g., 'ho posto').