Propuesta (en. Proposal)

/pro'pu̇es.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An idea or plan offered to someone for consideration.

The proposal to improve public transport was well received.

La propuesta para mejorar el transporte público fue bien recibida.

A formal document that contains an offer or request.

We presented a proposal to the board of directors.

Presentamos una propuesta a la junta directiva.

A suggestion for a change, reform, or project.

The proposal for changes to the law was extensively debated.

La propuesta de cambios en la ley fue debatida extensamente.

From Latin 'propositum', meaning 'that which is proposed.'

to make a proposal

To present an idea or plan for consideration.

hacer una propuesta

value proposition

An offer presented highlighting the benefits of a product or service.

propuesta de valor

economic proposal

A plan or suggestion related to financial aspects.

propuesta económica

to propose

To suggest or present an idea or plan.

proponer

proposition

The act of proposing something; also refers to a formal offer or suggestion.

proposición

project

A plan or proposal developed to carry out an activity.

proyecto

Informal proposal among friends.

I have a proposal for you: how about we go to the movies tonight?

Te hago una propuesta: ¿qué tal si vamos al cine esta noche?

The act of asking in a more colloquial context.

I made her a proposal to go out to dinner.

Le hice una propuesta para salir a cenar.