proponer

to propose, to suggest

verb proh-poh-NEHR Common

Also means

to put forward, to nominate

Usage Note

Proponer is conjugated like poner — irregular in the yo present (propongo), preterite (propuse), and future (propondré). The reflexive proponerse means 'to set out to do something': me propongo terminar hoy ('I intend to finish today'). Do not confuse with proporcionar ('to provide').

Examples

"Te propongo una solución diferente."

Natural Translation

I propose a different solution to you.

Literal Translation

To-you propose a solution different

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