The Subjunctive Mood of Proponer is used to express desires, doubts, or hypothetical situations, for example: Es importante que propongamos soluciones viables. (It’s important that we propose viable solutions.)

Proponer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that must be memorized. Its subjunctive forms cannot be deduced from a single model verb.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Proponer (to propose) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Proponer generally means “to propose” or “to suggest”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To propose an idea or plan: For example, Es importante que propongamos soluciones al problema del calentamiento global. (It’s important that we propose solutions to the problem of global warming.)

To suggest doing something: For example, Te propongo que vayamos al cine esta noche. (I suggest that we go to the movies tonight.)

To nominate or put forward: For example, El comité propuso que ella sea la nueva presidenta. (The committee proposed that she be the new president.)

To intend or aim (colloquial): For example, ¿Qué propones con esa actitud? (What are you intending with that attitude?)

To make an indecent proposal (vulgar): For example, No puedo creer que me proponga que hagamos eso en público. (I can’t believe they’re proposing that we do that in public.)

Examples

Examples of Proponer in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo proponga ideas nuevas en la reunión familiar. (I hope my son proposes new ideas at the family meeting.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo, es importante que propongas soluciones constructivas. (Even if you don’t agree, it’s important that you propose constructive solutions.)

Me gustaría que el comité proponga un plan de acción para abordar este problema. (I would like the committee to propose an action plan to address this issue.)

Quizás propongamos una actividad divertida para el fin de semana. (Perhaps we should propose a fun activity for the weekend.)

Ojalá que propongáis ideas creativas en la próxima reunión. (I hope you all propose creative ideas at the next meeting.)

Es necesario que los líderes propongan soluciones viables a los desafíos que enfrentamos. (It’s necessary for leaders to propose viable solutions to the challenges we face.)

Sugiero que propongamos un nuevo enfoque para este proyecto. (I suggest we propose a new approach for this project.)

Aunque parezca una locura, te recomiendo que propongas esa idea innovadora. (Even though it may seem crazy, I recommend you propose that innovative idea.)

Sería bueno que propongan algunas ideas frescas en la próxima reunión de marketing. (It would be good if they propose some fresh ideas at the next marketing meeting.)

¿Qué tal si propongamos un intercambio cultural con otra escuela? (What if we propose a cultural exchange with another school?)

Insisto en que propongas un plan de contingencia por si acaso. (I insist that you propose a contingency plan just in case.)

Dudo que propongan algo realmente innovador en esta ocasión. (I doubt they’ll propose anything truly innovative this time.)

Aunque no estés convencido, te sugiero que propongas esa idea de todos modos. (Even if you’re not convinced, I suggest you propose that idea anyway.)

Sería genial que propongamos un viaje de aventura para las próximas vacaciones. (It would be great if we propose an adventure trip for the next vacation.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Proponer (to propose) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.