Proporciona

Proporciona is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb proporcionar, which means to provide, supply, or furnish something to someone. It is used transitively with a direct object, often referring to giving resources, information, or services.

Conjugation: In the present indicative, the forms are: yo proporciono, tú proporcionas, él/ella/usted proporciona; nosotros proporcionamos; vosotros proporcionáis; ellos/ellas/ustedes proporcionan. The form "proporciona" is used for both "él/ella" and the polite "usted" in many dialects.

Usage: Proporciona appears in neutral and formal contexts, such as business, academia, and media: "La empresa proporciona capacitación a sus empleados," "El informe proporciona datos para la toma de decisiones." Common synonyms include "ofrece," "brinda," and "suministra," each with subtle nuance. Collocations include "proporcionar información," "proporcionar recursos," and "proporcionar acceso."

Etymology and notes: Proporcionar derives from the noun "proporción" along with the verb-forming suffix -ar, indicating the act of providing or supplying something. The word is regular in its present-tense conjugation and follows standard -ar verb patterns in all major dialects of Spanish.