propostas

Propostas is the plural form of proposta, a Portuguese term that designates a suggestion, plan, offer, or bid presented for consideration or acceptance. The word derives from Latin proponere, meaning to put forward.

In everyday use, propostas cover several domains. In politics and law, a proposal can be a formal document introduced to a legislative body, such as uma proposta de lei, or a policy proposal outlining objectives and measures. In business, a proposta comercial or proposta de valor is an offer to supply goods or services, including terms, prices, and conditions. In public procurement, competitors submit propostas or bids, which are evaluated against criteria and may lead to contract awards.

In academia and research, uma proposta typically refers to a research proposal: a structured plan that justifies the project, states objectives, describes methods, outlines the timeline, and estimates the budget, often submitted to funding agencies or ethics committees. In project management and consulting, a project proposal presents the intended scope, deliverables, milestones, risks, and required resources.

Common components across domains include: problem statement or need, goals and outcomes, methodology or approach, timeline, budget, justification or impact, and evaluation criteria. The decision process usually involves review, scoring, and selection, with possible revisions requested before approval.

Notes: regional usage may vary. In Portugal and Brazil, distinctions exist between "proposta," "projeto," and "candidatura" in certain contexts; "proposta" emphasizes the offer or plan presented, while "projeto" emphasizes the implementable plan, and "candidatura" the application for funding or admission.