-er verb irregular · go-verb A2 · Elementary

Conjugate proponer in Spanish

to propose

proponer is an irregular -er verb ranked #162 among the most common Spanish verbs. For example: "Yo propongo todos los días." (I propose every day.). Use the tables below for full conjugation across all 7 tenses.

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⚡ Irregular verb — proponer (go-verb) does not follow standard -er patterns. Pay close attention to the stems in each tense.

Describes current actions, habits, and general truths. The most frequently used tense — master it first.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo propongo *
propones
él/ella/Ud. propone
nosotros proponemos
vosotros proponéis
ellos/ellas/Uds. proponen
Example

Yo propongo todos los días.

I propose every day.

Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo propuse *
propusiste *
él/ella/Ud. propuso *
nosotros propusimos *
vosotros propusisteis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. propusieron *
Example

Ayer propuse por primera vez.

Yesterday I proposed for the first time.

Describes habitual past actions, background context, and ongoing states. Key signals: siempre, normalmente, cuando era niño.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo proponía
proponías
él/ella/Ud. proponía
nosotros proponíamos
vosotros proponíais
ellos/ellas/Uds. proponían
Example

Antes yo proponía con frecuencia.

Before, I used to propose often.

Describes future events and predictions. In everyday speech, ir a + infinitive is often preferred for planned events.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo propondré *
propondrás *
él/ella/Ud. propondrá *
nosotros propondremos *
vosotros propondréis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. propondrán *
Example

Mañana yo propondré.

Tomorrow I will propose.

Expresses what would happen under certain conditions — equivalent to "would" in English. Also used for polite requests.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo propondría *
propondrías *
él/ella/Ud. propondría *
nosotros propondríamos *
vosotros propondríais *
ellos/ellas/Uds. propondrían *
Example

Si pudiera, yo propondría.

If I could, I would propose.

Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo proponga *
propongas *
él/ella/Ud. proponga *
nosotros propongamos *
vosotros propongáis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. propongan *
Example

Quiero que tú propongas más.

I want you to propose more.

Used to give commands and direct requests. Affirmative and negative forms differ significantly in Spanish.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo -
propone
él/ella/Ud. propona
nosotros proponamos
vosotros proponed
ellos/ellas/Uds. proponan
Example

Él propone con frecuencia.

He proposes often.

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