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    Proposición (en. Proposition)

    /pɾoposiˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A declaration offered as a suggestion or plan.
    The proposition of the new law sparked an intense debate.
    La proposición de la nueva ley despertó un intenso debate.
    An offer or requirement seeking acceptance by others.
    Yesterday I heard a proposition to create a book club.
    Ayer escuché una proposición para crear un club de lectura.
    In mathematics, a statement presented to be proven.
    The proposition of the theorem was hard to prove.
    La proposición del teorema fue difícil de probar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'propositio', which means 'presentation or exposition of an idea'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    value proposition
    A proposal that highlights the value or benefit of something.
    proposición de valor
    logical proposition
    A statement in logic that can be true or false.
    proposición lógica
    to make a proposition
    To present an idea or suggestion to someone.
    hacer una proposición

    Related Words

    proposal
    Suggestion or proposal presented for consideration.
    propuesta
    argument
    Reasoning used to support a proposition.
    argumento
    thesis
    A proposition supported by arguments in an academic work.
    tesis

    Slang Meanings

    Romantic or dating proposal.
    I made her a proposition, but she wasn't interested.
    Le hice una proposición, pero no estaba interesada.
    An informal offer to do something.
    The guy made me a proposition to go out for dinner.
    El chico me hizo una proposición para salir a cenar.