propongo
“propongo” means “I suggest” in Spanish (Offering an idea or plan).
I suggest, I propose
Also: I offer, I nominate
📝 In Action
Yo propongo que comamos pizza esta noche.
A2I suggest that we eat pizza tonight.
Propongo un nuevo plan para reducir costos.
B1I propose a new plan to reduce costs.
Si nadie tiene otra idea, yo propongo a Ana para el comité.
B2If no one has another idea, I nominate Ana for the committee.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: propongo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'propongo' to suggest a group activity?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'proponer' comes from the Latin verb *proponere*, which is a combination of *pro-* (meaning 'forward' or 'in front of') and *ponere* (meaning 'to put' or 'to place'). So, literally, it means 'to put forward' an idea or plan.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'propongo' have a '-go' ending?
'Propongo' is based on the highly irregular verb 'poner' (to put). Many verbs derived from 'poner', like 'proponer' (to propose) and 'componer' (to compose), follow the same pattern, giving them the irregular '-go' ending in the 'yo' form of the present tense.
Is 'propongo' more formal than 'sugiero'?
Yes, generally. While both mean 'I suggest,' 'propongo' (I propose) often implies a more structured, formal, or significant suggestion, like a business plan or a toast, whereas 'sugiero' (I suggest) is used for casual, everyday ideas.