Proponíamos

Proponíamos is the first-person plural imperfect indicative form of the Spanish verb proponer. Proponer means to propose, to offer or suggest an idea, plan, or solution. The form proponíamos is used to describe actions of proposing that occurred in the past, often as ongoing, habitual, or background activity.

Morphology and usage: The imperfect form is created from the stem propon- plus the ending -íamos, with the accent on the i to indicate the imperfect tense. This form corresponds to English “we proposed” or, in some contexts, “we were proposing.” It is regular for verbs of the -er conjugation in the imperfect, and it does not carry the irregularities seen in some other tenses of proponer.

Nuance and contexts: Proponíamos is commonly used in narratives, reports, or discussions to indicate that a range of proposals was made over a period of time. It can express sequence in a story, ongoing deliberation, or habitual behavior in past situations, such as meetings, negotiations, or collaborative projects. Depending on the surrounding text, the emphasis may be on the propositions themselves or on the act of proposing as a recurrent activity.

Etymology: Proponer derives from Latin proponere, formed by pro- (forward) and ponere (to place or put). The noun form proposal (propuesta) shares the same root.

See also: Proponer, Propuesta. Example usages illustrate its role in describing past collaborative ideation and planning.