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"Propose" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "proponer", and "advise" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "aconsejar". Learn more about the difference between "propose" and "advise" below.
propose()
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to suggest)
a. proponer
The town council proposed building a new park with a wildflower garden.El ayuntamiento propuso construir un nuevo parque con un jardín de flores silvestres.
2. (to offer)
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.
4. (to intend)
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.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
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.
advise()
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. aconsejar
Doctors advise patients to drink plenty of water.Los médicos aconsejan a los pacientes que beban mucha agua.
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.
2. (to counsel)
3. (to inform)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
