Spanish word

propiciar

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾopiˈθjaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbfoster

Example

Tenemos que propiciar un ambiente de confianza.

We have to foster an atmosphere of trust.

Illustration for propiciar (foster)

More examples

Iniciativas locales suelen propiciar la colaboración.

Local initiatives often foster collaboration.

Core concept

Preparing the ground so seeds can germinate.

Common phrases

  • propiciar la comunicación

    foster communication

  • propiciar la colaboración

    foster collaboration

  • propiciar el entendimiento

    foster understanding

Similar words

favorecer: Creates an advantage for a person or outcome by arranging helpful conditions.
fomentar: Promotes and stimulates activities or behavior to encourage growth.
promover: Pushes forward a project, movement, or proposal to increase its visibility.
facilitar: Simplifies a process or task so it becomes easier to do.

Definition in Spanish

Crear condiciones favorables que ayudan a que algo se produzca.

Word origin

From Spanish propicio (from Latin propitius 'favorable') plus the verb-forming suffix -ar, propiciar means to make conditions favorable and so to foster or promote something.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English propitiate, which mainly means to appease, Spanish propiciar means to foster or facilitate an outcome.

Other meanings

  • promoteverb
  • bring aboutverb
  • facilitateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • propiciofavorableadjective
  • propiciadoencouragedadjective

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