/pɾopoˈneɾ/
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Translation
to propose, to suggest
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Word origin
From Latin proponere ('to set forth, to display'), from pro- ('forth') plus ponere ('to put'). It conjugates like poner.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- proponere
- English cognates
- propose, proponent, proposition
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular spanish-irregular conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | propongo | propuse | proponía | propondré | propondría |
| tú | propones | propusiste | proponías | propondrás | propondrías |
| él/ella/ud. | propone | propuso | proponía | propondrá | propondría |
| nos. | proponemos | propusimos | proponíamos | propondremos | propondríamos |
| vos. | proponéis | propusisteis | proponíais | propondréis | propondríais |
| ellos/uds. | proponen | propusieron | proponían | propondrán | propondrían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | proponga | propusiera | propusiese |
| tú | propongas | propusieras | propusieses |
| él/ella/ud. | proponga | propusiera | propusiese |
| nos. | propongamos | propusiéramos | propusiésemos |
| vos. | propongáis | propusierais | propusieseis |
| ellos/uds. | propongan | propusieran | propusiesen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | propon |
| ud. | proponga |
| nosotros | propongamos |
| vosotros | proponed |
| uds. | propongan |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- proponiendo
- Past participle
- propuesto
Examples
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I want to propose an idea for the project.
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What do you suggest we do this afternoon?
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He suggested going out for dinner on Friday.
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She set out to learn Spanish in a year.
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The committee proposed a new plan.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 6: proponer, ideal, lectura and 7 more words.