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"Advise" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "aconsejar", and "propose" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "proponer". Learn more about the difference between "advise" and "propose" below.
advise(
ahd
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vayz
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. aconsejar
His uncle advised him to stop seeing his girlfriend.Su tío le aconsejó que dejara de ver a su novia.
b. recomendar
My mother advised me to choose a place to live first, and then look for a job.Mi mamá me recomendó que primero escogiera un lugar para vivir, y después buscara un trabajo.
a. asesorar
Mili's lawyer is advising her on how to proceed with the divorce.El abogado de Mili la está asesorando sobre cómo proceder con el divorcio.
b. aconsejar
My thesis advisor advised me to present my work at a conference.Mi asesor de tesis me aconsejó presentar mi trabajo en una conferencia.
a. informar
The general advised the president on the situation in the Middle East.El general informó al presidente sobre la situación en el Medio Oriente.
b. notificar
We have advised the police and they will be here shortly.Hemos notificado a la policía y estarán aquí pronto.
a. advertir
I advised him to finish his homework if he wanted to go out and play.Le advertí que terminara su trabajo si quería salir a jugar.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. recomendar
I can't do as you advise; it's immoral.No puedo hacer lo que recomiendas; es inmoral.
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propose(
pruh
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poz
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. proponer
Everybody laughed at the plan I proposed and suggested a new strategy.Todos se rieron del plan que propuse y sugirieron una nueva estrategia.
a. proponer
I propose we take a break now and continue in ten minutes.Propongo que hagamos un descanso ahora y que continuemos en diez minutos.
b. presentar
The president proposed an amendment to the constitution.El presidente presentó una enmienda a la constitución.
a. proponer
I am honored that you have proposed me as the new manager of the company.Es un honor que me hayas propuesto como nuevo gerente de la empresa.
a. proponerse
He proposed going for a run, but the rain ruined his plans.Se proponía ir a correr, pero la lluvia arruinó sus planes.
b. tener pensado
I propose to invest in real estate.Tengo pensado invertir en bienes raíces.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. proponer matrimonio
My boyfriend proposed to me during our vacation in France.Mi novio me propuso matrimonio cuando estábamos de vacaciones en Francia.
b. pedir en matrimonio
Tonight I'm going to propose to my girlfriend after a romantic dinner.Esta noche voy a pedir en matrimonio a mi novia después de una cena romántica.
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