supongamos
soo-pohn-GAH-mohs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Supongamos que mañana no hay clases.
B1Let's suppose there are no classes tomorrow.
Supongamos por un momento que él tiene razón.
B1Let's assume for a moment that he is right.
Supongamos que el plan falla, ¿qué haremos?
B2Let's say the plan fails, what will we do?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Let's' Command
Even though this is a verb form, when we say 'supongamos,' we are usually making a suggestion to a group, like saying 'let's' in English.
Connecting the Idea
In Spanish, you almost always need the word 'que' (meaning 'that') immediately after 'supongamos' to start your hypothetical sentence.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the 'Que'
Mistake: "Supongamos tú tienes razón."
Correction: Supongamos QUE tú tienes razón.
⭐ Usage Tips
Problem Solving
Use this word when you want to brainstorm or explore what might happen in a 'what if' situation.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: supongamos
Question 1 of 1
Which word would you use to start a 'what if' scenario with friends?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'supongamos' a tense or a command?
It is technically a form of the verb 'suponer' used to make suggestions or commands to a group ('nosotros'). It functions like 'Let's...' in English.
Why does it have a 'g'?
The verb 'suponer' is irregular. Many verbs ending in -er or -ir add a 'g' sound in this special suggestion form (like 'hacer' becomes 'hagamos').