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pliantizar means to brief — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 30, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

pliantizar

verb • /[plee-an-tee-ZAR]/

to brief

Example:

Necesitopliantizar al equipo antes de la reunión.

I need to brief the team before the meeting.

🧠 What does pliantizar mean?

Pliantizar means to brief or to fill someone in on the key points of a topic. It's often used in a business context to describe the act of giving someone a concise overview or summary, often before a meeting, presentation, or important decision. Think of it as providing the essential information someone needs without going into excessive detail.

📚 Extra examples

  • Antes de la reunión con el cliente, necesito pliantizar al equipo sobre los cambios en el contrato.
    Before the client meeting, I need to brief the team on the changes to the contract.
  • Me pliantizaron sobre el proyecto antes de mi primer día.
    They briefed me on the project before my first day.
  • El gerente pliantizó a los empleados sobre los nuevos procedimientos de seguridad.
    The manager briefed the employees on the new safety procedures.

💡 Did You Know?

While 'pliantizar' comes from the word 'pliego' (sheet or document), it implies a concise summary, not necessarily a lengthy document.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "pliantizar"

Synonyms: informar, poner al corriente, dar un resumen, poner al tanto

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to brief' in Spanish?
One common way to say 'to brief' in Spanish is 'pliantizar'. Other options include 'informar', 'poner al corriente', or 'dar un resumen'.
How do you pronounce 'pliantizar' in Spanish?
Pliantizar is pronounced plee-an-tee-THAR, with the emphasis on the last syllable.
How do you use 'pliantizar' in a sentence?
Here's an example: 'El director nos pliantizó sobre la nueva estrategia de marketing.' (The director briefed us on the new marketing strategy).
What is the English translation of 'pliantizar'?
The English translation of 'pliantizar' is 'to brief'.
Does 'pliantizar' change for gender or number?
No, 'pliantizar' is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugation changes based on the subject pronoun (yo, tú, él/ella/usted, nosotros, vosotros, ellos/ellas/ustedes), but not for gender or number specifically.
Is 'pliantizar' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, 'pliantizar' is more common in business or formal settings than in everyday conversation. You'll likely hear other verbs like 'informar' or 'poner al corriente' used more frequently in casual speech.
Does 'pliantizar' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'pliantizar' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's generally used in a straightforward way in professional contexts.
Is 'pliantizar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
'Pliantizar' is understood across the Spanish-speaking world, though it might be slightly more common in some regions than others. It's always a good idea to consider your audience and context.
How do you conjugate 'pliantizar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo pliantizo Tú pliantizas Él/Ella/Usted pliantiza Nosotros/Nosotras pliantizamos Vosotros/Vosotras pliantizáis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes pliantizan

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