Propongan

Propongan is a present-subjunctive form of the Spanish verb proponer. It corresponds to the second person plural (vosotros) and the third person plural (ellos/ustedes) subjects, and it is used to express proposals, suggestions, wishes, or possibilities in subordinate clauses, as well as a formal or indirect imperative when addressing a group.

In usage, propongan appears after verbs and expressions that require the subjunctive, or in clauses introduced by que. Examples include: Es posible que propongan soluciones, Espero que propongan ideas, and Que propongan una fecha para la reunión. It can also function as an affirmative imperative for ustedes, a form used to issue a direct instruction or request to a group: Propongan una agenda para la próxima sesión.

Etymologically, propongan derives from proponer, which comes from Latin proponere, meaning to place forward or present for consideration. The form propongan shares its spelling with the ustedes/ellos subject conjugation in the present subjunctive, distinguishing it from other moods and tenses of proponer.

Notes on usage and variation: Propongan is standard in both formal and informal contexts when the subjunctive is required, and it is common in written and spoken Spanish across dialects. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for different subjunctive constructions depending on regional preference, but propongan remains widely understood and correct for proposing or instructing a group to present ideas or plans.