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

Suponer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations don’t follow the typical patterns of regular verbs.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Suponer (to suppose) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American 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 hypothesize or theorize: For example, Supongamos que tienes razón (Let’s suppose/hypothesize that you’re right).

To represent or constitute (colloquial): For example, Esa actitud no supone nada bueno (That attitude doesn’t represent/constitute anything good).

To mean or signify (colloquial): For example, ¿Qué supone esa mirada? (What does that look mean/signify?)

To be a burden or imposition (rude): For example, Supones mucho trabajo (You’re a big burden/imposition).

Examples

Examples of Suponer in the Present Tense

Cuando veo las nubes grises, supongo que va a llover. (When I see the gray clouds, 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 entienden las instrucciones. (She supposes that everyone understands the instructions.)

Suponemos que el vuelo llegará a tiempo. (We suppose the flight will arrive on time.)

Mis amigos suponen que soy bueno cocinando. (My friends suppose I’m good at cooking.)

Cuando veo que alguien está enojado, supongo que algo le molesta. (When I see someone is angry, I suppose something is bothering them.)

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

Ella supone que todos están de acuerdo con su plan. (She supposes everyone agrees with her plan.)

Suponemos que la reunión comenzará a las 3 en punto. (We suppose the meeting will start at 3 o’clock sharp.)

Mis padres suponen que estoy estudiando duro. (My parents suppose I’m studying hard.)

Cuando veo que alguien está callado, supongo que está pensando en algo. (When I see someone is quiet, I suppose they’re thinking about something.)

¿Supones que la película será buena? (Do you suppose the movie will be good?)

Ella supone que todos entendieron su explicación. (She supposes everyone understood her explanation.)

Suponemos que la cena estará lista pronto. (We suppose dinner will be ready soon.)

Mis compañeros de trabajo suponen que soy responsable. (My coworkers suppose I’m responsible.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Suponer (to suppose) 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.