suponer
/soo-poh-NEHR/
to suppose
To suppose something is like guessing it will rain because you see clouds.
suponer(verb)
to suppose
?making a guess based on what you know
,to assume
?taking something for granted
to guess
?informal estimation
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Poner' Connection
This word is just the word 'poner' (to put) with 'su-' at the start. Every time you change the ending of 'poner,' do the exact same thing for 'suponer'!
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'Yo' form error
Mistake: "Yo supono"
Correction: Yo supongo
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Guessing
Use 'supongo que' followed by a normal verb to sound very natural when you aren't 100% sure about something.
To involve can mean that a task requires a specific effort or condition to be met.
suponer(verb)
to involve
?requiring effort or certain conditions
,to entail
?a logical consequence
to mean
?when one thing implies another
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Subjects
In this meaning, the 'thing' doing the action is often an idea or a situation (like 'the move' or 'the job'), not a person.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional Tone
Using 'suponer' instead of 'es' (is) makes your Spanish sound more sophisticated when talking about consequences.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: suponer
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'I suppose' in Spanish?
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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.