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    Proposición (en. Proposition)

    /propoziˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Statement that can be true or false.
    The proposition 'All ravens are black' is debatable.
    La proposición 'Todos los cuervos son negros' es discutible.
    Suggestion or proposal made to someone.
    Her proposal for a new project was well received.
    Su proposición para un nuevo proyecto fue bien recibida.
    In grammar, a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate.
    The subordinate proposition depends on the main proposition.
    La proposición subordinada depende de la proposición principal.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'propositio', which means 'the act of proposing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    value proposition
    Suggestion made considering a valuable aspect.
    proposición de valor
    make a proposition
    Offer an idea or plan to someone.
    hacer una proposición
    logical proposition
    Statement that can be classified as true or false.
    proposición lógica
    marriage proposal
    Marriage suggestion.
    proposición matrimonial

    Related Words

    propose
    Suggesting something to be accepted or discussed.
    proponer
    assertion
    Statement accepted as true.
    afirmación
    proposal
    Idea presented for consideration.
    propuesta

    Slang Meanings

    An offer or hint with romantic intention.
    He made a proposition at the party.
    Le hizo una proposición en la fiesta.
    An idea presented cleverly or surprisingly.
    He had a crazy proposition that everyone found amusing.
    Tuvo una proposición loca que todos encontraron divertida.