Meaning and behavior
What does proponer mean?
Proponer means to propose, to propound, to put forth, to put forward, to bring forward, to suggest. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -ER verb. It is non-reflexive.
to nominate (e.g., a candidate, a representative); to move.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- proponer
- Gerund
- proponiendo
- Past participle
- propuesto
Verified irregular pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -er pattern in the present, preterite, future.
Its past participle, propuesto, is irregular.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of proponer for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Proponer |
|---|---|
| yo | propongo |
| tú | propones |
| él / ella / usted | propone |
| nosotros / nosotras | proponemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | proponéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | proponen |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of proponer is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Proponer |
|---|---|
| yo | propuse |
| tú | propusiste |
| él / ella / usted | propuso |
| nosotros / nosotras | propusimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | propusisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | propusieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of proponer, or for background information.
| Subject | Proponer |
|---|---|
| yo | proponía |
| tú | proponías |
| él / ella / usted | proponía |
| nosotros / nosotras | proponíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | proponíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | proponían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of proponer for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Proponer |
|---|---|
| yo | propondré |
| tú | propondrás |
| él / ella / usted | propondrá |
| nosotros / nosotras | propondremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | propondréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | propondrán |
Verified context
Examples with proponer
El presidente propuso un nuevo plan.
The president proposed a new plan.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRYo propuse una manera no tan estúpida.
I proposed a way that wasn't so stupid.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRTom propuso un plan parecido al mío.
Tom suggested a plan similar to mine.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Proponer FAQ
What does proponer mean?
Proponer means to propose, to propound, to put forth, to put forward, to bring forward, to suggest.
Is proponer regular or irregular?
Proponer is a irregular -ER verb.
What is the gerund of proponer?
The gerund of proponer is proponiendo.
What is the past participle of proponer?
The past participle of proponer is propuesto.
How is proponer conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is propongo, propones, propone, proponemos, proponen.
How is proponer conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is propuse, propusiste, propuso, propusimos, propusieron.
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