Planteado

Planteado is the past participle of the Spanish verb plantear, meaning to present, raise, or propose an idea, problem, plan, or question for consideration. As an adjective or a participle in compound tenses, it indicates that something has been introduced into discussion or formal debate. It emphasizes the act of presenting rather than executing a solution.

As an adjective, planteado describes topics or issues that have already been brought to attention. Examples include phrases like un tema ya planteado (a topic already raised) or un problema planteado en la reunión (a problem raised at the meeting). The term is common in journalism, academia, government, and business when referring to issues that are under consideration.

Related forms include planteamiento, a noun that denotes the approach, formulation, or method for addressing a problem, and the verb plantear, which is used to pose questions, propose plans, or lay out arguments. Planteado can be used with different tenses to reflect when the introduction occurred, such as fue planteado (was raised) or está siendo planteado (is being raised).

Nuances and usage notes: plantear and planteado often imply the initiation of discussion rather than a finished decision. In contrast, palabras like propuesto or sugerido emphasize the recommendation itself rather than the act of raising it. The term is widely understood across Spanish-speaking regions, with similar usage in Spain and Latin America.