proponer
proponer(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
El senador propuso una moción para rechazar la reforma del código penal.The senator proposed a motion to reject the reform of the penal code.
b. to put forward
El artículo propone un nuevo enfoque del problema.The article puts forward a new approach to the problem.
c. to suggest
Les propongo salir temprano a la mañana para llegar a la playa antes del mediodía.I suggest leaving early in the morning so as to get to the beach before midday.
d. to propound (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Einstein propuso la teoría de la relatividad general en 1915.Einstein propounded his general theory of relativity in 1915.
2. (to endorse)
a. to propose
Propusieron al vicepresidente como nuevo presidente de la empresa.The vice president was proposed as new president of the company.
b. to recommend
Es con toda confianza que la propongo para el puesto.It is with all confidence that I recommend her for the position.
c. to put forward
¿A quién van a proponer para el cargo vacante?Who are you going to put forward for the opening?
d. to nominate
Varias organizaciones de derechos humanos lo propusieron para el Premio Nobel de la Paz.Several human rights organizations nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
a. to set
Nuestra profesora de cálculo nos propuso unos problemas bien difíciles.Our calculus professor set us some really difficult problems.
proponerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to intend)
Este año, Ana se propuso aprender a cocinar.This year, Ana set out to learn how to cook.
b. to put one's mind to
Si te lo propones, puedes conseguirlo.If you put your mind to it, you can get it done.
c. to resolve
Por fin se propusieron cambiar el sistema de trabajo.They finally resolved to change their work system.
d. to aim to
En este trabajo nos proponemos analizar nuevas estrategias para abordar el problema del desempleo juvenil.In this paper, we aim to analyze new strategies to tackle the problem of youth unemployment.
e. to decide to
Me propuse llamarla esa misma noche para pedirle perdón.I decided to call her that same evening to apologize.
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