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planteamiento

plan-te-ah-myen-toh/planteaˈmjento/

“planteamiento” means “approach” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

approach

Also: proposal, framing
NounmB1
A hiker looking at two different paths leading up a mountain, deciding which one to take.

📝 In Action

Su planteamiento del problema es muy inteligente.

A2

His approach to the problem is very smart.

No estoy de acuerdo con el planteamiento de la empresa.

B1

I don't agree with the company's approach.

Necesitamos un cambio de planteamiento para ganar el partido.

B1

We need a change of approach to win the match.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • conclusión (conclusion)
  • solución (solution)

Common Collocations

  • planteamiento inicial – initial approach
  • nuevo planteamiento – new approach
  • error de planteamiento – flaw in the approach

premise

Also: introduction, exposition
NounmB2
A single bright lightbulb glowing above a stack of blank papers on a wooden table.

📝 In Action

El planteamiento de la novela es fascinante, pero el final es flojo.

B2

The premise of the novel is fascinating, but the ending is weak.

En el planteamiento, conocemos a los protagonistas.

B2

In the introduction/exposition, we meet the main characters.

Tu planteamiento teórico es sólido.

C1

Your theoretical premise is solid.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • introducción (introduction)
  • exposición (exposition)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • planteamiento, nudo y desenlace – beginning, middle, and end (story structure)
  • planteamiento de la trama – framing of the plot

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "planteamiento" in Spanish:

approach→exposition→framing→introduction→premise→proposal→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: planteamiento

Question 1 of 3

If a business project is failing because the core idea was wrong from the start, what is it likely to have?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
plantear(to suggest/pose/propose) — Verb
replantear(to rethink/reconsider) — Verb
planteado(proposed/set out) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish verb 'plantar' (from Latin 'plantare', meaning to plant or set firmly), combined with the suffix '-miento' which denotes the result of an action. It carries the figurative sense of 'planting' an idea or a plan.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: plantación (different context)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'planteamiento' the same as 'enfoque'?

They are very similar! 'Enfoque' is like a 'focus' or 'lens' through which you see something, while 'planteamiento' is more about the 'plan' or 'way' you have structured a proposal.

Can I use 'planteamiento' for a physical layout?

No. For the layout of a room or building, use 'distribución' or 'disposición'. 'Planteamiento' is almost always for abstract ideas, plans, or stories.

Is this word formal?

It is neutral to formal. You will hear it in news reports, business meetings, and classrooms, but it's not too stiff for a regular conversation about a problem.