What does propiciar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word propiciar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use propiciar in Spanish.

The word propiciar in Spanish means promote, foster, contribute to, lead to, win, gain, cause. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word propiciar

promote, foster

verbo transitivo (favorecer algo) (UK)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Su talante propicia un buen clima entre los compañeros.
Their disposition promotes (or: fosters) a good atmosphere among workmates.

contribute to, lead to

verbo transitivo (causar, provocar)

Su actitud irresponsable propició el accidente. La crisis propició que la gente se alarmara.
His irresponsible attitude contributed (or: led) to the accident.

win, gain

verbo pronominal (ganarse el favor)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Hizo todo lo posible por propiciarse su amistad.
He did everything possible to win (or: gain) her friendship.

cause

(causar que)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La crisis propició que la gente se alarmara.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The recession brought about great insecurity among the citizens.

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