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"Recommend" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "recomendar", and "propose" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "proponer". Learn more about the difference between "recommend" and "propose" below.
recommend(
reh
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kuh
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mehnd
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to suggest)
3. (to advise)
a. aconsejar
I recommend that you be careful when using this knife.Te aconsejo que tengas cuidado al usar este cuchillo.
b. recomendar
The doctor recommends rest and plenty of fluids.El doctor recomienda descanso y que tome suficientes líquidos.
4. (literary) (to commit)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
propose(
pruh
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poz
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to suggest)
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.
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.
