Spanish Conversation · Level 85
60 words
Spanish word
proposición
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoposiˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounproposal
Example
¿Qué te parece esta proposición?
What do you think of this proposal?
More examples
Tengo una proposición que podría interesarte.
I have a proposal that might interest you.
Core concept
An official item proposed for debate or voting in a formal assembly.
Common phrases
hacer una proposición
put forward a proposal
aceptar una proposición
accept a proposal
rechazar una proposición
turn down a proposal
Similar words
propuesta: Plan or proposal offered to others for consideration or agreement, often informal.
sugerencia: Casual recommendation or piece of advice offered to guide someone's choice or action.
oferta: Offer that states terms for a sale or transaction and seeks acceptance.
iniciativa: Proposal put forward proactively to start a new project or collective action.
Definition in Spanish
Planteamiento o sugerencia formal que se presenta para discusión o decisión, especialmente en contextos institucionales o profesionales.
Word origin
From Latin propositio (pro- 'forward' + ponere 'to place'), referring to the act of placing an idea before a group for consideration.
Usage tips
- Common in agendas and formal documents in law, government, and organizations, while propuesta is the usual word for casual suggestions.