proponer
verb
1. to suggest, propose + algo a alguien; + infinitivo
suggesting an idea or plan
Common combinations
- proponer una solución — suggest a solution
- proponer un cambio — propose a change
- proponer un plan — propose a plan
- Te propongo una solución sencilla.I suggest a simple solution to you.
- El director propuso cambiar el horario.The director proposed changing the schedule.
- ¿Qué propones para la cena?What do you suggest for dinner?
2. to nominate, put forward + alguien para
putting someone forward for a position or role
Common combinations
- proponer un candidato — nominate a candidate
- proponer para un puesto — put forward for a position
- proponer como presidente — propose as president
- Propusieron a Ana para el puesto.They nominated Ana for the position.
- El partido propuso un nuevo candidato.The party put forward a new candidate.
- Lo propusieron como presidente de la asociación.They proposed him as president of the association.
3. to intend, set out to + infinitivo
deciding to do something
Common combinations
- proponerse un objetivo — set oneself a goal
- proponerse alcanzar una meta — aim to reach a target
- proponerse mejorar — set out to improve
- Me propongo aprender italiano este año.I intend to learn Italian this year.
- Se propuso terminar el trabajo hoy.He set out to finish the work today.
- Nos proponemos ayudar a más personas.We intend to help more people.
Same root
Phrases with this word
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