propongono

Propongono is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb proporre, meaning to propose or to put forward. It is used when referring to a group or set of subjects that submit a proposal, idea, plan, or solution for consideration by others.

Grammatically, proporre is an -ere verb; the present indicative forms are: io propongo, tu proponi, lui propone, noi proponiamo, voi proponete, loro propongono. Therefore, propongono is the form used for “they propose” or for a plural subject in the present tense.

Etymology: the verb derives from Latin proponere, composed of pro- meaning forward and ponere meaning to place or set. The sense evolved in Italian to include presenting something for discussion or approval.

Usage: propongono appears in formal and informal contexts, including politics, business, journalism, and daily discourse, whenever a group presents an option or plan. It is often followed by the object being proposed (for example, una politica, un piano, una proposta) and by a clause describing the purpose or scope.

Examples:

- Il comitato propone una nuova politica ambientale.

- Le aziende propongono diverse strategie per ridurre i costi.

- Durante l'incontro, i rappresentanti propongono tre alternative.

See also: proporre, proposta, proposta di legge.