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plantear means to propose / to raise (a topic) — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 10, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

plantear

verb • /[plan-TEH-ar]/

to propose / to raise (a topic)

Example:

El autor plantea una nueva perspectiva sobre el problema.

The author proposes a new perspective on the issue.

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🧠 What does plantear mean?

Plantear means 'to propose' or 'to raise (a topic/question/issue).' It's often used in formal contexts, like academic discussions, business meetings, or debates, to introduce an idea, suggestion, problem, or question for consideration. It can also mean 'to pose' or 'to formulate' something, such as a hypothesis or a plan.

📚 Extra examples

  • Voy a plantear una nueva estrategia de marketing.
    I'm going to propose a new marketing strategy.
  • El profesor planteó una pregunta difícil.
    The teacher posed a difficult question.
  • Plantearon la hipótesis de que el cambio climático es causado por el hombre.
    They raised the hypothesis that climate change is caused by humans.
  • Ella planteó sus objeciones al proyecto.
    She raised her objections to the project.
  • Necesitamos plantear un plan de acción.
    We need to formulate an action plan.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to propose / to raise (a topic)' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to propose' or 'to raise a topic' in Spanish is 'plantear.'
How do you pronounce 'plantear' in Spanish?
It's pronounced plan-tay-AR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'plantear' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Quiero plantear una nueva idea' (I want to propose a new idea), or 'El artículo plantea la cuestión de la privacidad' (The article raises the question of privacy).
What is the English translation of 'plantear'?
'Plantear' can be translated as 'to propose,' 'to raise,' 'to pose,' or 'to formulate,' depending on the context.
Does 'plantear' change for gender or number?
No, 'plantear' is conjugated regularly and doesn't change based on gender. However, it does change based on the grammatical person and tense, like most verbs.
Is 'plantear' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood by everyone, it's more common in formal settings. In casual conversation, simpler verbs like 'sugerir' (to suggest) or 'preguntar' (to ask) might be used more frequently.
Does 'plantear' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'plantear' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. Its meaning is quite straightforward.
Is 'plantear' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'plantear' are generally the same across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'plantear' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense: yo planteo, tú planteas, él/ella/usted plantea, nosotros/nosotras planteamos, vosotros/vosotras planteáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes plantean.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "plantear"

Synonyms: proponer, sugerir, presentar, formular
Opposites: resolver, contestar, ignorar

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'plantear' comes from the Latin word 'plantare,' which originally meant 'to plant.' Think of 'planting a seed' of an idea!

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