suponer
verb
1. to suppose, assume + que
to take something as true or probable
Common combinations
- suponer algo — to assume something
- suponer que — to suppose that
- Supongo que llegará tarde.I suppose he will arrive late.
- No supongas que todo será fácil.Don't assume that everything will be easy.
- Supongamos que tienes razón.Let's suppose that you are right.
2. to entail, involve, mean
to bring something with it as a consequence
Common combinations
- suponer un esfuerzo — to involve effort
- suponer un cambio — to mean a change
- suponer un riesgo — to pose a risk
- Este trabajo supone mucho esfuerzo.This job involves a lot of effort.
- La decisión supone un gran cambio.The decision means a major change.
- Perder el tren supone llegar tarde.Missing the train means arriving late.
Same root