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[tkorbitz]

How would I correctly say, "Put everything away" ? Thanks.

[irmamar]

I think that "put away" has different meanings, such as "set apart" (apartar), save (ahorrar), store (guardar) or consume (consumir). I'm not able to know which meaning you're asking for. :thinking:

[CrOtALiTo]

Well I will try to do my attempt.

In the literal translation in Spanish it could to be wrote so.

Pon todo en orden or forma.

I hope that my attempt can help you.

[tkorbitz]

I'll give you the situation. Students are getting ready for a test and I tell them, "Put everything away", meaning their notes and books. Should I just say, "Quiten sus pupitres"?

[irmamar]

I'd say: "guardad/recoged vuestras cosas". :)

[Perikles]

Perhaps I should add that contrary to English, the imperative in Spanish has 4 possible endings, depending on whether to recipient is singular / plural / personal / polite. The example Irma gives is the plural personal form, appropriate for a class of students.

[irmamar]

Well, I used the most common form used in Spain (vosotros), if you're used "ustedes" form, that would be "guarden/recojan sus cosas".