suponer
“suponer” means “to suppose” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to suppose, to assume
Also: to guess
📝 In Action
Supongo que vas a venir a la fiesta.
A2I suppose you're coming to the party.
No supongas nada hasta que hables con ella.
B1Don't assume anything until you talk to her.
to involve, to entail
Also: to mean
📝 In Action
Este proyecto supone un gran desafío para nosotros.
B2This project involves a great challenge for us.
Comprar una casa supone muchos gastos.
B2Buying a house entails many expenses.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
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Words that translate to "suponer" in Spanish:
to assume→to entail→to guess→to involve→to mean→to suppose→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: suponer
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'I suppose' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'supponere', which means 'to place under'. Think of it as placing an idea under your current thoughts to see if it holds up.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'suponer' always followed by 'que'?
Not always, but very often! When you are assuming a fact (e.g., 'I suppose that it's raining'), you use 'que'. When it means 'to involve,' you usually follow it directly with a noun (e.g., 'This involves risk').
What is the difference between 'suponer' and 'asumir'?
'Suponer' is more about guessing based on evidence. 'Asumir' is often used for taking on a responsibility or accepting a fact as true without proof.