How to Say "is proper" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “is proper” is “corresponde” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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VerbB2
to follow rules or etiquette
Examples
No corresponde que hablemos de esto en público.
It is not appropriate for us to talk about this in public.
Corresponde dar las gracias al anfitrión.
It is proper to thank the host.
Impersonal Use
In this sense, 'corresponde' often acts impersonally, meaning 'it is proper' or 'it is fitting,' usually followed by 'que' and a verb in the special subjunctive form (e.g., 'No corresponde QUE hablemos...').
Subjunctive Required
Mistake: “Es correcto decir: 'Corresponde que tú hablas'.”
Correction: You must use the special verb form (subjunctive) after 'corresponde que': 'Corresponde que tú hables'.
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