The Present Tense of Suponer is used to express assumptions, suppositions, or conjectures about the present. For example, Supongo que tienes razón. (I suppose you are right.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Suponer (to suppose) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Suponer generally means to assume or suppose something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To assume or suppose: For example, Supongo que llegarás tarde (I assume you will arrive late).

To imply or suggest: For example, Eso supone que no estás de acuerdo (That implies/suggests that you don’t agree).

To represent or constitute: For example, Este gasto supone un gran esfuerzo para nosotros (This expense represents/constitutes a great effort for us).

To hypothesize or theorize: For example, Supongamos que tienes razón por un momento (Let’s suppose/hypothesize that you’re right for a moment).

Colloquial: To think or believe: For example, ¿Supones que me voy a creer esa mentira? (Do you think/believe I’m going to believe that lie?)

Rude: To assume incorrectly: For example, Supones demasiado, idiota (You assume too much, idiot).

Examples

Examples of Suponer in the Present Tense

Cuando veo las nubes grises en el cielo, supongo que va a llover. (When I see the gray clouds in the sky, I suppose it’s going to rain.)

¿Supones que tu hermano vendrá a la fiesta? (Do you suppose your brother will come to the party?)

Ella supone que todos los estudiantes han leído el libro para la clase de hoy. (She supposes that all the students have read the book for today’s class.)

Suponemos que el vuelo llegará a tiempo, a menos que haya retrasos. (We suppose the flight will arrive on time, unless there are delays.)

¿Suponéis que el equipo ganará el campeonato este año? (Do you all suppose the team will win the championship this year?)

Mis amigos suponen que iré con ellos al concierto, pero aún no he decidido. (My friends suppose I’ll go with them to the concert, but I haven’t decided yet.)

Cuando veo que alguien está mirando su reloj repetidamente, supongo que tiene prisa. (When I see someone repeatedly looking at their watch, I suppose they’re in a hurry.)

¿Supones que tu jefe estará de acuerdo con el nuevo plan? (Do you suppose your boss will agree with the new plan?)

Ella supone que todos los invitados traerán un plato para compartir en la fiesta. (She supposes that all the guests will bring a dish to share at the party.)

Suponemos que el tráfico estará pesado durante las horas pico, así que saldremos temprano. (We suppose traffic will be heavy during rush hour, so we’ll leave early.)

¿Suponéis que el nuevo restaurante será bueno? He oído buenas críticas. (Do you all suppose the new restaurant will be good? I’ve heard good reviews.)

Mis padres suponen que me quedaré en casa este fin de semana, pero tal vez haga otros planes. (My parents suppose I’ll stay home this weekend, but I might make other plans.)

Cuando alguien me pregunta por direcciones, supongo que no es de la zona. (When someone asks me for directions, I suppose they’re not from the area.)

¿Supones que tu compañero de cuarto pagará la renta a tiempo este mes? (Do you suppose your roommate will pay the rent on time this month?)

Ella supone que todos los empleados han leído el nuevo manual de la compañía. (She supposes that all employees have read the company’s new manual.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Suponer (to suppose) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian 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.