Spanish word

proponer

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾopoˈneɾ/

Meaning

  • verbsuggest

Example

Quiero proponer una idea.

I want to suggest an idea.

Illustration for proponer (suggest)

More examples

En la reunión, decidimos proponer una solución al problema.

At the meeting, we decided to put forward a solution to the problem.

Core concept

Putting an idea forward for others to consider.

Common phrases

  • proponer una idea

    put forward an idea

  • proponer un plan

    put forward a plan

  • proponer una solución

    put forward a solution

Similar words

sugerir: Offers a tentative idea or possibility for others to consider without pressure.
recomendar: Recommends a specific action or item as a good or advisable choice.
ofrecer: Offers an item or assistance and shows willingness to provide it.

Definition in Spanish

Presentar una idea, un plan o una sugerencia a otras personas para que la consideren o la acepten.

Word origin

From Latin proponere (pro- "forward" + ponere "to place"), literally 'to put forward', which developed the meaning 'to suggest'.

Usage tips

  • 'Proponer que' commonly takes the subjunctive when suggesting actions (e.g., 'Propongo que vayamos'), and a softer conversational alternative is '¿Qué te parece si...?'

Other meanings

  • recommendverb
  • offerverb
  • presentverb

Opposites

Related words

  • propuestaproposalnoun
  • propuestoproposedadjective
  • proponenteproponentnoun

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