The Conditional Mood of proponer is used to express what you would propose or suggest in a hypothetical situation, for example: Te propondría ir al cine esta noche. (I would propose going to the movies tonight.)

Proponer is a stem-changing verb, which means the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. For the Conditional, the o changes to o->o->o->o->o->o->o across all subjects.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Convertir (to convert) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of proponer is used to express hypothetical or imagined situations, suggestions, or polite requests in the future.

To suggest or propose an idea: For example, Yo propondría ir al cine esta noche. (I would propose going to the movies tonight.)

To make a polite request: For example, ¿Me propondría ayudarme con este proyecto? (Would you propose helping me with this project?)

To express a hypothetical situation: For example, Si tuviera más dinero, te propondría salir a cenar. (If I had more money, I would propose going out to dinner.)

Colloquially, to suggest or imply something indirectly (often with a sexual connotation): For example, ¿Qué me propondrías hacer esta noche? (What would you propose we do tonight?)

Examples

Examples of Convertir in the Conditional Mood

Si propondrías una idea nueva en la reunión, ¿qué dirías? (If you would propose a new idea in the meeting, what would you say?)

El comité propondría aumentar el presupuesto para mejorar las instalaciones. (The committee would propose increasing the budget to improve the facilities.)

Entre amigos, propondríamos ir a un bar nuevo para celebrar. (Among friends, we would propose going to a new bar to celebrate.)

Los manifestantes propondrían cambios en las políticas gubernamentales. (The protesters would propose changes to government policies.)

En la clase de cocina, propondría probar una receta nueva y emocionante. (In the cooking class, I would propose trying a new and exciting recipe.)

Para ahorrar dinero, propondrías hacer un viaje de mochilero en lugar de ir a un resort caro. (To save money, you would propose going on a backpacking trip instead of going to an expensive resort.)

La empresa propondría un nuevo plan de beneficios para los empleados. (The company would propose a new employee benefits plan.)

En la reunión familiar, propondríamos hacer una gran fiesta para el cumpleaños de la abuela. (At the family meeting, we would propose having a big party for grandma’s birthday.)

Los expertos propondrían medidas para reducir las emisiones de carbono. (The experts would propose measures to reduce carbon emissions.)

Para mantenerse en forma, propondrías hacer ejercicio todas las mañanas. (To stay in shape, you would propose exercising every morning.)

El equipo de marketing propondría una nueva campaña publicitaria innovadora. (The marketing team would propose a new innovative advertising campaign.)

En la reunión del club de lectura, propondría leer una novela clásica el próximo mes. (At the book club meeting, I would propose reading a classic novel next month.)

Para mejorar las relaciones con los vecinos, propondrían organizar un evento comunitario. (To improve relations with the neighbors, they would propose organizing a community event.)

Si fueras un político, ¿qué cambios propondrías para mejorar el país? (If you were a politician, what changes would you propose to improve the country?)

Los estudiantes de arte propondrían una exposición al aire libre para mostrar sus obras. (The art students would propose an outdoor exhibition to showcase their works.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Convertir (to convert) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.