Propuso (en. Proposed)

/pro'puso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To present an idea or a plan for consideration.
He proposed a new project to improve the company.
Él propuso un nuevo proyecto para mejorar la empresa.
To offer a solution to a problem.
The teacher proposed some strategies to help the students.
La maestra propuso algunas estrategias para ayudar a los estudiantes.
To raise a discussion topic.
She proposed that there be a discussion on cultural diversity.
Ella propuso que se discutiera sobre la diversidad cultural.

Etymology

From Latin 'proponere', which means to present or talk about something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he proposed a deal
To suggest an agreement or negotiation.
propuso un trato
he proposed a challenge to me
He posed a task or challenge to me.
me propuso un desafío
he proposed an idea
To suggest a conception or plan.
propuso una idea

Related Words

proposal
A plan or idea presented for consideration.
propuesta
to propose
The act of putting something on the table to be considered.
proponer
proposable
That can be proposed.
proponible

Slang Meanings

To put something on the table.
When you said you proposed that, did you mean to include it in the meeting?
Cuando dijiste que propusiste eso, ¿te referías a incluirlo en la reunión?
To suggest something without commitment.
He always proposes crazy ideas, but no one takes them seriously.
Él siempre propone ideas locas, pero nadie se las toma en serio.