The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Proponer is used to give direct orders or make requests, for example: Propón una solución a este problema. (Propose a solution to this problem.)

Proponer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that deviates from the standard rules.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Proponer (to propose) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Proponer generally means to propose or suggest something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To propose an idea or plan: For example, Propón una solución al problema. (Propose a solution to the problem.)

To suggest doing something: For example, Propón ir al cine esta noche. (Suggest going to the movies tonight.)

To nominate someone: For example, Propón a María para el puesto de gerente. (Nominate Maria for the manager position.)

To put forward an argument: For example, Propón tus razones para el retraso. (Put forward your reasons for the delay.)

Colloquially, to make a pass at someone: For example, ¡Vamos, propónselo! (Go on, make a pass at him/her!)

Examples

Examples of Proponer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Propongamos ideas nuevas para mejorar el proyecto! (Let’s propose new ideas to improve the project!)

Por favor, proponed un plan de acción para la próxima reunión. (Please propose an action plan for the next meeting.)

Antes de tomar una decisión, proponga sus argumentos. (Before making a decision, propose your arguments.)

En la próxima sesión de lluvia de ideas, propongan soluciones creativas. (In the next brainstorming session, propose creative solutions.)

Si tienes alguna sugerencia, no dudes en proponerla. (If you have any suggestions, don’t hesitate to propose them.)

Para mejorar nuestro proceso, propongamos cambios prácticos. (To improve our process, let’s propose practical changes.)

En la reunión familiar, proponed un destino para las próximas vacaciones. (At the family meeting, propose a destination for the next vacation.)

Antes de comprar un auto nuevo, proponga algunas opciones a considerar. (Before buying a new car, propose some options to consider.)

En el club de lectura, propongan el próximo libro a discutir. (At the book club, propose the next book to discuss.)

En la reunión comunitaria, propongamos ideas para embellecer el parque. (At the community meeting, let’s propose ideas to beautify the park.)

Antes de planificar las vacaciones, proponed algunos destinos interesantes. (Before planning the vacation, propose some interesting destinations.)

Si tienes alguna inquietud, propóngala durante la próxima junta. (If you have any concerns, propose them during the next meeting.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.