supone
/soo-POH-neh/
he/she supposes
Supone (he/she supposes) is visualized by a person guessing what is inside a closed box.
supone(Verb)
he/she supposes
?making an assumption
,it assumes
?making a guess
it presumes
?taking something for granted
,one guesses
?making a guess
📝 In Action
Mi madre supone que llegaré tarde, como siempre.
B1My mother assumes I'll be late, as always.
El detective supone que el ladrón entró por la ventana.
B2The detective supposes the thief entered through the window.
Se supone que la tienda abre a las nueve.
B1The store is supposed to open at nine.
💡 Grammar Points
Adding Extra Info with 'que'
Very often, 'supone' is followed by 'que' to introduce the thing being assumed. Think of 'que' as the word 'that' in English: 'She assumes that...' becomes 'Ella supone que...'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'g' in the 'I' form
Mistake: "Saying 'yo supono'."
Correction: The 'I' form is irregular: 'yo supongo'. It's like 'pongo' from 'poner' (to put).
⭐ Usage Tips
A Softer 'I think'
Using 'supongo que...' is a great way to state your opinion without sounding too forceful. It's like saying 'I guess...' or 'I assume...' in English.
When supone means 'it involves' or 'it entails,' it refers to a consequence or requirement, like the massive roots required to support a small plant.
supone(Verb)
it involves
?requiring something
,it means
?implication or consequence
it entails
?as a necessary part
,it represents
?standing for something
,it poses
?as in 'poses a risk'
📝 In Action
Este nuevo proyecto supone una gran inversión de tiempo.
B2This new project involves a large investment of time.
Aprobar el examen supone un gran alivio para los estudiantes.
B2Passing the exam means a great relief for the students.
La crisis económica supone un desafío para el gobierno.
C1The economic crisis represents a challenge for the government.
💡 Grammar Points
Who's Doing the Action?
In this meaning, the subject (the thing doing the 'involving') comes before the verb. If the subject is plural, remember to change the verb: 'Estos proyectos suponen un riesgo' (These projects pose a risk).
⭐ Usage Tips
Level Up Your Spanish
This use of 'supone' is a great way to sound more advanced. Instead of saying 'es un problema' (it's a problem), try 'supone un problema' (it poses a problem).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: supone
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'supone' to mean 'involves' or 'entails'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'supongo' and 'supone'?
'Supongo' is the 'I' form ('I suppose'), while 'supone' is the form for 'he', 'she', 'it', or the formal 'you' (usted). For example, 'Yo supongo que sí' (I suppose so) vs. 'Él supone que no' (He supposes not).
How is 'supone' different from 'significa'?
They can both mean 'it means,' but 'supone' often carries an extra sense of consequence or requirement. 'Significa' is more about direct definition. For example, 'Rojo significa stop' (Red means stop). 'Ser bilingüe supone una ventaja' (Being bilingual means/involves an advantage).