The Subjunctive Mood of Proponer is used to express desires, doubts, or hypothetical situations, for example: Propongo que vayamos al cine esta noche. (I propose that we go to the movies tonight.)

Proponer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that must be memorized.

Conjugations

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

The present subjunctive of proponer is used to express desires, doubts, wishes, demands, or uncertainty about a proposal or suggestion.

To propose or suggest: For example, Propongo que vayamos al cine esta noche. (I propose that we go to the movies tonight.)

To put forward an idea: For example, Te propongo una idea loca. (I propose a crazy idea to you.)

To nominate or recommend: For example, Propongo a María para el puesto de gerente. (I propose Maria for the manager position.)

Colloquially, to suggest doing something: For example, ¿Qué propones hacer esta noche? (What do you propose we do tonight?)

Rude usage, to proposition someone: For example, ¿Me estás proponiendo que tengamos sexo? (Are you propositioning me to have sex?)

Examples

Examples of Proponer in the Subjunctive Mood

Sugiero que propongamos un nuevo plan de acción para mejorar las ventas. (I suggest we propose a new action plan to improve sales.)

Es importante que propongas ideas creativas en la próxima reunión. (It’s important that you propose creative ideas in the next meeting.)

Ojalá que el comité proponga soluciones viables para el problema. (I hope the committee proposes viable solutions for the problem.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo, te recomiendo que propongas un enfoque alternativo. (Even if you don’t agree, I recommend you propose an alternative approach.)

Para avanzar en el proyecto, es necesario que todos propongamos estrategias efectivas. (To move the project forward, it’s necessary that we all propose effective strategies.)

Dudo que los inversionistas propongan un plan que no sea rentable. (I doubt the investors will propose a plan that is not profitable.)

Aunque el cambio sea difícil, te sugiero que propongas nuevas ideas en la empresa. (Although change is difficult, I suggest you propose new ideas at the company.)

Es fundamental que el equipo proponga soluciones innovadoras para mantenerse competitivo. (It’s essential that the team proposes innovative solutions to remain competitive.)

Quizás sea mejor que propongas un compromiso en lugar de exigir demasiado. (Perhaps it’s better that you propose a compromise instead of demanding too much.)

Aunque la tarea sea difícil, confío en que propongan ideas creativas. (Although the task is difficult, I trust that they will propose creative ideas.)

Me alegra que propongas actividades divertidas para hacer en familia. (I’m glad you propose fun activities to do as a family.)

Tal vez propongamos un viaje de aventura para las próximas vacaciones. (Maybe we should propose an adventure trip for the next vacation.)

Espero que el gobierno proponga políticas que beneficien a todos los ciudadanos. (I hope the government proposes policies that benefit all citizens.)

Sería genial que propongas un nuevo lugar para celebrar la próxima fiesta. (It would be great if you proposed a new place to celebrate the next party.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Proponer (to propose) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American 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.