A question can open a discussion or seek a response.

The idea

Use plantear una pregunta to put a question forward; conjugate plantear for the subject.

Examples

  • La profesora planteó una pregunta sobre el clima.The teacher raised a question about the climate.
  • El grupo planteó una pregunta difícil al final.The group raised a difficult question at the end.
  • En la reunión planteamos una pregunta sobre el presupuesto.At the meeting we raised a question about the budget.
  • El periodista planteó una pregunta al alcalde.The journalist put a question to the mayor.
  • Puedes plantear una pregunta abierta para iniciar el debate.You can pose an open question to start the debate.
  • La vecina planteó una pregunta sobre el transporte.The neighbour raised a question about transport.

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Watch out

Avoid the invented combination poner una pregunta when introducing a question; use plantear una pregunta.

Try it yourself

  1. Complete the sentence: Ayer el consejo ___ una pregunta sobre el parque. (planteó / planteará)

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    planteó

    planteó places the action yesterday.

  2. Complete the sentence: Queremos plantear una ___ sobre el proyecto. (pregunta / ventana)

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    pregunta

    pregunta names what the group wants to raise.

  3. Complete the sentence: La alumna planteó una pregunta ___ directora. (a la / de la)

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    a la

    a la introduces the person addressed.

Use it today

Formulate an open question for your next meeting.