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feminine
/pɾoposiˈθjon/
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Translation
proposition, proposal, motion
Word origin
From Latin propositio, from proponere ('to set forth'), from pro ('forward') plus ponere ('to place'). The same root gives English 'proposition' and 'propose'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- propositio
- English cognates
- proposition, propose
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralproposiciones
Examples
diputado .
The member of parliament put forward a motion in parliament.
Rechazaron discutirla.
They rejected his proposal with barely any discussion.
romántica.
He made her a very romantic marriage proposal.
.
Each proposition in the exam had to be true or false.
¿ pensarlo?
Do you accept my proposal, or would you rather think it over?
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