propiciar

pro-pee-syarpɾopiˈsjaɾ

“propiciar” means “to bring about” in Spanish (causing a situation to happen).

to bring about, to foster

Also: to facilitate, to promote

VerbB2regular arformal

A child watering a small sprout in a garden, helping it grow.

gerundpropiciando

past Participlepropiciado

infinitivepropiciar

📝 In Action

Debemos propiciar un ambiente de respeto en la oficina.

We must foster an environment of respect in the office.

La lluvia constante propició el crecimiento de las plantas.

The constant rain brought about the growth of the plants.

Sus palabras propiciaron un acuerdo entre las dos partes.

His words facilitated an agreement between both parties.

Word Connections

Synonyms

favorecer (to favor/encourage)
facilitar (to facilitate)
promover (to promote)

Antonyms

dificultar (to make difficult)
impedir (to prevent)

Common Collocations

propiciar el diálogo – to foster dialogue
propiciar un cambio – to bring about a change
propiciar las condiciones – to create the conditions

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yopropiciara

túpropiciaras

él/ella/ustedpropiciara

nosotrospropiciáramos

vosotrospropiciarais

ellos/ellas/ustedespropiciaran

Present Subjunctive

yopropicie

túpropicies

él/ella/ustedpropicie

nosotrospropiciemos

vosotrospropiciéis

ellos/ellas/ustedespropicien

Indicative

Preterite

yopropicié

túpropiciaste

él/ella/ustedpropició

nosotrospropiciamos

vosotrospropiciasteis

ellos/ellas/ustedespropiciaron

Imperfect

yopropiciaba

túpropiciabas

él/ella/ustedpropiciaba

nosotrospropiciábamos

vosotrospropiciabais

ellos/ellas/ustedespropiciaban

Present

yopropicio

túpropicias

él/ella/ustedpropicia

nosotrospropiciamos

vosotrospropiciáis

ellos/ellas/ustedespropician

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Words that translate to "propiciar" in Spanish:

to facilitate→to foster→to promote→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: propiciar

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the best synonym for 'propiciar' in a formal context?

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👥 Word Family▼

propicio(favorable) — Adjective

propiciación(appeasement) — Noun

proporcionar(to provide) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

anunciar negociar beneficiar

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin verb 'propitiare', which originally meant 'to appease the gods' or 'to make favorable'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: propitiateFrench: propitier

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'propiciar' a common word in daily conversation?

Not really. It is a 'high-level' word. In casual chats, people usually say 'hacer que pase' or 'ayudar a que'.

Can it be used for people?

No, you don't 'propiciar' a person. You 'propiciar' a situation, an atmosphere, or a result.

Is it different from 'provocar'?

Yes. 'Provocar' often has a negative vibe (like 'provoke a fight'), while 'propiciar' is more about creating the right soil for something to grow.