What does proponer in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word proponer in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use proponer in Spanish.

The word proponer in Spanish means suggest, propose, put forward, decide, resolve, pose, put forward, suggest that, propose a challenge. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word proponer

suggest, propose

verbo transitivo (plantear una idea)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El vendedor nos propuso un viaje por el Nilo. Martín propuso que fuéramos a la playa.
The agent suggested (or: proposed) a trip down the Nile.

put forward

verbo transitivo (recomendar para tarea, trabajo) (person)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
La junta propuso a Juan como secretario.
The board put Juan forward as secretary.

decide, resolve

verbo pronominal (decidirse, determinarse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Juan se ha propuesto adelgazar.
Juan decided (or: resolved) to lose weight.

pose

verbo transitivo (Matemáticas: hacer una proposición)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El profesor propuso un problema de lógica.
The teacher posed a logic problem.

put forward

(sugerir a)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
El jefe propuso a Carlos para el cargo de gerente.
The boss put Carlos forward for the position of manager.

suggest that

(sugerir que)

Martín propuso que fuéramos a la playa.
Martin suggested that we go to the beach.

propose a challenge

locución verbal (plantear un reto) (person to person)

Pedro propuso un reto a Martín después de la escuela.
Pedro proposed a challenge to Martin after school.

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