Proposiciones (en. Proposals)

/pro.po.si.θio.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of an idea or plan that is suggested to someone.
The change propositions were well received at the meeting.
Las proposiciones de cambio fueron bien recibidas en la reunión.
Phrase or sentence presented as a statement.
Logical propositions are fundamental in mathematics.
Las proposiciones lógicas son fundamentales en matemáticas.
Informal agreements or commitments between parties.
The propositions in the negotiation were very clear.
Las proposiciones en la negociación fueron muy claras.

Etymology

From Latin 'propositio', which means 'proposition, statement'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make propositions
Suggesting or presenting ideas for consideration.
hacer proposiciones
value proposition
Argument that affirms the value or benefit of something.
proposición de valor
logical propositions
Statements that can be true or false in logic.
proposiciones lógicas

Related Words

propose
Suggesting something for consideration.
proponer
proposal
Idea or plan presented to someone.
propuesta
argumentation
Process of presenting reasons or evidence to support a proposition.
argumentación

Slang Meanings

To devise a plan or strategy
He always has propositions to get out of tight spots.
Siempre tiene proposiciones para salir de aprietos.
To offer something informally
He made me a proposition that I couldn't refuse.
Me tiró una proposición que no pude rechazar.