proponer una idea
/pɾoponeɾ una idea/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pitch an idea" is translated into Spanish as proponer una idea.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoponeɾ una idea/
Did you know?
- If your proposal is rejected, a Spanish speaker might say the idea 'no cuajó', which literally means the idea 'did not set' like cream or jelly.
- In Spain, if an idea is particularly clever or sudden, someone might say they had a chispazo, which literally means a 'spark'.
- While 'proponer una idea' is standard, in many Latin American business settings, people may use the Anglicism 'pitchear una idea' to sound more modern and global.
Examples in context
- Voy a presentar una idea innovadora para mejorar nuestro proceso de producción.I am going to present an innovative idea to improve our production process.
- Estoy aquí para proponer una idea que revolucionará nuestro modelo de negocio.I am here to propose an idea that will revolutionize our business model.
- Quiero proponer una idea para el proyecto.I want to pitch an idea for the project.
- ¿Puedo proponer una idea en la reunión?Can I pitch an idea during the meeting?
- Él decidió proponer una idea muy innovadora.He decided to pitch a very innovative idea.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are colleagues discussing a new marketing campaign.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿puedes proponer una idea para la campaña?Daniel, can you pitch an idea for the campaign?
- DanielSí, Lucía, tengo algo muy bueno en mente.Yes, Lucía, I have something very good in mind.
- LucíaPerfecto, preséntala ante el equipo mañana.Perfect, pitch it to the team tomorrow.
- DanielDe acuerdo, lo prepararé todo esta tarde.Alright, I will prepare everything this afternoon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
