How to Say "exposition" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “exposition” is “planteamiento” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
the part of a story where characters are introduced
Examples
El planteamiento de la novela es fascinante, pero el final es flojo.
The premise of the novel is fascinating, but the ending is weak.
En el planteamiento, conocemos a los protagonistas.
In the introduction/exposition, we meet the main characters.
Tu planteamiento teórico es sólido.
Your theoretical premise is solid.
The 'Story' Structure
Spanish speakers use this word specifically to talk about the first act of a movie or book. It is the part where you 'set the stage.'
Confusing with 'Plot'
Mistake: “El planteamiento es muy largo.”
Correction: La trama es muy larga.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.