Proposicion (en. Proposition)

/propoziˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Suggestion or proposal made to someone.
The marriage proposal was a very special moment.
La proposición de matrimonio fue un momento muy especial.
In logic, a formula that expresses a statement that can be true or false.
A proposition can be simple or compound.
Una proposición puede ser simple o compuesta.
In grammar, a sentence that expresses an idea or assertion.
In the sentence, there is a main proposition and several subordinate ones.
En la frase, hay una proposición principal y varias subordinadas.

Etymology

From Latin 'propositio,' which means 'statement' or 'proposal.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

To make a proposal
To suggest something to someone.
hacer una proposición
Value proposition
An offer presented as valuable to the recipient.
proposición de valor
Political proposal
Suggestion or measure proposed within a political context.
proposición política

Related Words

To propose
Presenting an idea or plan for consideration.
proponer
To suggest
To indicate or propose an idea indirectly.
sugerir
Offer
Proposal of a service or product available to someone.
oferta

Slang Meanings

Propose
He made a crazy proposal to her at the party.
Él le lanzó una proposición loca en la fiesta.
Suggestion
His proposal was well received among friends.
Su proposición fue bien recibida entre los amigos.