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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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This word is part of lesson 88.