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proposición

proposition

noun proh-poh-see-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin propositio (statement, proposition).

Also means

proposal

Usage Note

Proposición is formal in register and appears in legal, philosophical, and mathematical contexts (proposición de ley — legislative bill; proposición lógica — logical proposition). In everyday speech propuesta is the more common word for a proposal or suggestion. Proposición can also carry the connotation of an indecent proposal (proposición deshonesta), making context important.

Examples

"El senado debatió la proposición de ley."

Natural Translation

The senate debated the legislative bill.

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