plantear
“plantear” means “to suggest or bring up” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to suggest or bring up
Also: to pose
📝 In Action
Quiero plantear una duda sobre el proyecto.
A2I want to bring up a doubt about the project.
Ella planteó la posibilidad de trabajar desde casa.
B1She suggested the possibility of working from home.
Esta situación plantea un gran reto para nosotros.
B2This situation poses a big challenge for us.
to outline or frame
Also: to approach
📝 In Action
Debemos plantear el problema desde otro punto de vista.
B2We must frame the problem from another point of view.
El arquitecto planteó el diseño inicial ayer.
C1The architect outlined the initial design yesterday.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: plantear
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence means 'I brought up a doubt'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the noun 'planta' (meaning foundation or sole of the foot). It originally meant to lay the foundations of a building, which evolved into 'laying the foundation' of an idea or argument.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'plantear' the same as 'proponer'?
They are very close! 'Proponer' is usually for a specific action you want people to do, while 'plantear' is more about putting an idea or problem on the table for everyone to look at.
Why is there a double 'e' in 'planteé'?
Because the base of the word ends in 'e' (plante-) and the past tense ending for 'yo' is also 'é'. When they meet, you get 'planteé'.
Can I use 'plantear' for planting flowers?
No! For flowers or trees, use the verb 'plantar'. 'Plantear' is only for ideas, problems, and plans.