proposti

Proposti is the masculine plural form of the Italian past participle proposto, derived from the verb proporre. It functions as an adjective meaning “proposed” and is used to describe masculine plural nouns. The feminine plural form is proposte; the masculine singular is proposto and the feminine singular is proposta. In typical usage, the adjective often follows the noun, as in membri proposti or candidati proposti, though Italian allows some variation in placement.

The term is commonly encountered in formal or administrative contexts to indicate items, people, or options that have been put forward for consideration, approval, or selection. It should not be confused with proposte, the plural of proposta, which specifically means “proposals.” For example: i membri proposti del comitato = the proposed members of the committee; le proposte della commissione = the proposals of the commission.

As a standalone noun, proposti is uncommon; its primary role is as a participial adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The form reflects standard Italian agreement patterns for past participles used as adjectives.

Etymologically, proposto comes from proporre, which itself derives from Latin proponere (to put forward). The Italian forms proposto, proposti, proponente share the same root and relate to presenting options or candidates for consideration.

Proposti can also appear as a surname in Italy, though it is not among the most common family names. In such use, it functions as a personal name rather than a descriptor.