The Present Tense of Proponer is used to express suggestions or proposals in the present moment. For example, Propongo ir al cine esta noche. (I propose going to the movies tonight.)

Proponer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the standard patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations in each tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Proponer (to propose) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Proponer generally means to propose or suggest something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

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

To suggest or recommend: For example, Te propongo que estudies más para el examen. (I suggest that you study more for the exam.)

To nominate or put forward: For example, El comité propone a María para el puesto de gerente. (The committee proposes Maria for the manager position.)

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

To make a romantic proposal (colloquial): For example, Juan le propone matrimonio a su novia. (Juan proposes marriage to his girlfriend.)

To proposition someone (rude): For example, El tipo me propone pasar la noche con él, ¡qué descarado! (The guy propositions me to spend the night with him, how shameless!)

Examples

Examples of Proponer in the Present Tense

Yo propongo que vayamos al cine esta noche. (I propose that we go to the movies tonight.)

Mi amiga propone hacer un picnic en el parque el próximo fin de semana. (My friend proposes having a picnic in the park next weekend.)

En la reunión, proponemos algunas ideas para mejorar la productividad. (In the meeting, we propose some ideas to improve productivity.)

Los vecinos proponen organizar una fiesta de cuadra para conocernos mejor. (The neighbors propose organizing a block party to get to know each other better.)

Cada año, mi familia propone destinos diferentes para las vacaciones. (Every year, my family proposes different destinations for vacation.)

En la clase de español, el profesor propone actividades divertidas para practicar. (In the Spanish class, the teacher proposes fun activities to practice.)

¿Qué propones hacer este fin de semana? Estoy abierto a sugerencias. (What do you propose doing this weekend? I’m open to suggestions.)

Para ahorrar energía, mi compañero de cuarto propone apagar las luces cuando no las necesitamos. (To save energy, my roommate proposes turning off the lights when we don’t need them.)

En la junta de la asociación de vecinos, proponen organizar una campaña de reciclaje. (At the neighborhood association meeting, they propose organizing a recycling campaign.)

Mis amigos y yo proponemos hacer un viaje de campamento el próximo verano. (My friends and I propose going on a camping trip next summer.)

Para celebrar su cumpleaños, mi hermana propone ir a un restaurante nuevo en la ciudad. (To celebrate her birthday, my sister proposes going to a new restaurant in the city.)

En la oficina, proponen implementar un programa de bienestar para los empleados. (At the office, they propose implementing an employee wellness program.)

Cada año, los estudiantes proponen temas para el baile de graduación. (Every year, the students propose themes for the prom.)

Para ahorrar dinero, mi mamá propone cocinar en casa más seguido. (To save money, my mom proposes cooking at home more often.)

En la reunión de padres, proponen organizar una feria de ciencias para los niños. (At the parent meeting, they propose organizing a science fair for the kids.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Proponer (to propose) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.