Spanish phrase
Propongo a ~ como sustituto.
Meaning
I nominate ___ as a substitute.
When to use it
Formally puts forward someone as an alternative. Common in meetings or hiring talks when seeking approval for a different person.
Example dialogue
Propongo a Carlos Mendoza como sustituto para el puesto.
I nominate Carlos Mendoza as a substitute for the position.
De acuerdo, lo incluiré en la agenda.
Understood, I'll include him on the agenda.