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feminine

/pɾoˈpwesta/

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Translation

proposal

Word origin

From proponer, from Latin proponere ('to set forth'), from pro ('forward') plus ponere ('to place'). The same root gives English 'propose' and 'proposal'.

Origin
Latin
Root
proponere
English cognates
propose, proposal

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralpropuestas

Examples

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The boss accepted my proposal without hesitation.

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I have an interesting proposal for you.

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What is your proposal to solve the problem?

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They presented a peace proposal to the two countries.

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We are going to vote on the proposal this afternoon.

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This word is part of lesson 48.