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"Assume" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "suponer", and "suppose" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "suponer". Learn more about the difference between "assume" and "suppose" below.
assume(
uh
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sum
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to suppose)
a. suponer
Can I assume you'll be joining us for dinner?¿Puedo suponer que nos acompañarás para cenar?
a. asumir
Juan assumes the presidency on the first of January.Juan asume la presidencia el primero de enero.
3. (to seize)
a. apropiarse
The general did everything he could to assume power.El general hizo todo lo que pudo para apropiarse del poder.
4. (to adopt)
a. adoptar
Paul thinks that fossils are just minerals that have randomly assumed the shape of bones.Paul cree que los fósiles son solo unos minerales que han adoptado al azar la forma de los huesos.
5. (finance)
a. adquirir
The previous owner had financial difficulties, so we simply assumed the mortgage and moved in.El dueño anterior tenía problemas financieros, así que simplemente adquirimos la hipoteca y nos mudamos.
6. (to feign)
a. darse
Luke assumed an air of authority and took charge of the situation.Luke se dio un aire de autoridad y se hizo cargo de la situación.
a. suponer
This dance class assumes a certain level of flexibility.Este curso de baile supone cierto grado de flexibilidad.
suppose(
suh
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poz
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to assume)
a. suponer
We supposed that no one was home because all the lights were off.Supusimos que no había nadie en casa porque todas las luces estaban apagadas.
b. imaginar
I suppose you must be tired. Here is your room for the night.Imagino que has de estar cansada. Aquí está tu habitación para esta noche.
2. (to think)
b. imaginarse
I suppose we should wash the dishes because they're starting to pile up.Me imagino que deberíamos lavar los platos porque están empezando a amontonarse.
c. imaginar
I suppose I got to the party around 10 pm.Imagino que llegué a la fiesta alrededor de las 10 pm.
d. creer
Do you suppose the restaurant on the corner will be open tonight?¿Crees que el restaurante de la esquina estará abierto esta noche?
3. (formal) (to presuppose)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. suponer
The contract supposes the agreement between the two parties.El contrato supone el acuerdo entre las dos partes.
