Spanish word

planteamiento

Pronunciation

IPA/planteaˈmjento/

Meaning

  • masculine nounproposal

Example

Su planteamiento para la reunión fue claro.

His proposal for the meeting was clear.

Illustration for planteamiento (proposal)

More examples

Antes de votar, escuchamos cada planteamiento.

Before voting, we listened to each proposal.

Core concept

A way of approaching or framing a topic to guide decisions.

Common phrases

  • poner sobre la mesa un planteamiento

    put forward a proposal

  • aceptar un planteamiento

    accept a proposal

  • revisar un planteamiento

    review a proposal

Similar words

propuesta: A concrete plan or suggested course of action to solve a problem.
planteo: A stated idea or suggestion introduced as an agenda item for discussion.
proposición: A formally submitted proposal presented for approval or official decision.
enfoque: A way of looking at a topic that shapes how it is approached or analyzed.

Definition in Spanish

Presentación clara de una propuesta o de la postura que se adopta ante un tema, con la intención de guiar decisiones o centrar el debate.

Word origin

From Spanish plantear 'to pose or put forward' plus the suffix -miento, creating a noun that refers to the approach or presentation of an issue.

Usage tips

  • The word is common in academic, policy, and debate contexts, while everyday conversation usually favors idea, enfoque, or sugerencia.

Other meanings

  • approachnoun
  • positionnoun

Related words

  • planteadoproposedadjective
  • replantearreconsiderverb

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