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 (Latin American 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 or put forward: For example, Propón a María para el puesto de gerente. (Nominate Maria for the manager position.)

Colloquially, to make a pass or hit on someone: For example, ¡Oye güey, propón a esa chica! (Hey dude, hit on that girl!)

Examples

Examples of Proponer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Propongamos algunas ideas para el proyecto! (Let’s propose some ideas for the project!)

Por favor, propon una solución al problema. (Please propose a solution to the problem.)

En la reunión, proponga su plan de acción. (At the meeting, propose your plan of action.)

Antes de tomar una decisión, propongan sus opiniones. (Before making a decision, propose your opinions.)

Si tienes una mejor idea, propónla. (If you have a better idea, propose it.)

Para mejorar el proceso, propongamos cambios. (To improve the process, let’s propose changes.)

En el debate, proponga sus argumentos con claridad. (In the debate, propose your arguments clearly.)

Antes de viajar, propongan un itinerario tentativo. (Before traveling, propose a tentative itinerary.)

Si no te gusta el plan, propónlo de nuevo. (If you don’t like the plan, propose it again.)

Para celebrar, propongamos ir a un buen restaurante. (To celebrate, let’s propose going to a good restaurant.)

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

Antes de comprar un coche nuevo, propongan sus preferencias. (Before buying a new car, propose your preferences.)

Si tienes una idea creativa, propónla al equipo. (If you have a creative idea, propose it to the team.)

Para resolver el conflicto, propongamos un compromiso justo. (To resolve the conflict, let’s propose a fair compromise.)

En la próxima junta, proponga un nuevo enfoque estratégico. (At the next meeting, propose a new strategic approach.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Proponer (to propose) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.