Propone (en. Proposes)

/pro.'pone/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Offering an idea, plan, or proposal.
The director proposes a new sales strategy.
El director propone una nueva estrategia de ventas.
Presenting a topic or matter for discussion.
She proposes that a meeting take place next week.
Ella propone que se realice una reunión la próxima semana.
Indicating a goal or a plan that one wants to carry out.
He proposes improving working conditions.
Él propone mejorar las condiciones laborales.

Etymology

From Latin 'proponere', which means 'to put forward'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to propose a plan
Suggesting the implementation of a specific plan.
proponer un plan
proposes a change
Suggesting a modification in some aspect.
propone un cambio
to propose an agreement
Suggesting the acceptance of a convention or deal.
proponer un acuerdo

Related Words

proposed
Something that has been presented as a proposal.
propuesto
to propose
The action of presenting ideas or plans.
proponer
proposition
The idea or plan that is presented.
proposición

Slang Meanings

To raise something informally.
Don’t be a drag, just propose and we’ll see what we do.
No seas pesado, solo propone y veremos qué hacemos.
To suggest something directly and without beating around the bush.
He’s the one who proposes the wild ideas in the group.
Él es el que propone las locuras en el grupo.