cambio de planes
/kambjo de planes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "change of plans" is translated into Spanish as cambio de planes.
cambio de planes is used to describe a situation where a previously made arrangement is altered or replaced by a new one. It is common to use this phrase with the verb haber (to have/there is) to announce that an arrangement has been altered, such as saying Ha habido un cambio de planes (There has been a change of plans).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cambio (change), de (of) and planes (plans).
Which one should you use?
While cambio de planes (plural) is the standard way to express a change of plans, you may use the singular cambio de plan if you are referring to a single specific strategy or course of action being altered. Additionally, Modificación de planes can be used if you wish to emphasize the aspect of modification to the original plans.
How does it change in a sentence?
The standard plural form is cambio de planes, but as noted, cambio de plan can be used for a single specific plan.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, saying hay un cambio could mean there is a change in plans or that someone is providing change after a purchase.
- While cambio de planes is for schedules, a Spanish speaker uses cambio de rumbo to describe a drastic life change or a shift in political strategy.
- The word cambio can refer to a 'gear shift' in a car or a work 'shift' in a professional context.
Examples in context
- Ha habido un cambio de planes.There's been a change of plans.This sentence shows how to announce that an arrangement has been altered using cambio de planes.Tatoeba #6614475 by UsuarioX, translation #2968947 by Hybrid
- Disculpe, pero hubo un cambio de planes y no podré asistir a la reunión mañana.Excuse me, but there has been a change of plans, and I won't be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
- La modificación de planes consiste en adelantar nuestra salida para evitar el tráfico.The change of plans involves moving our departure time forward to avoid traffic.
- Oye, cambio de planes, mejor vamos al cine en lugar de al restaurante.Hey, change of plans, let's go to the cinema instead of the restaurant.
- Chicos, algo ha salido mal con la reserva del hotel. Tendremos que buscar una opción alternativa.Guys, something went wrong with the hotel reservation. We'll have to look for an alternative option.
- Siento decirte que hubo un cambio de planes.I am sorry to tell you there was a change of plans.
- No te preocupes, un cambio de planes es normal.Don't worry, a change of plans is normal.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking on the phone about their dinner plans.
- LucíaAlejandro, hubo un cambio de planes para la cena.Alejandro, there was a change of plans for dinner.
- Alejandro¿Qué pasó, Lucía?What happened, Lucía?
- LucíaAhora cenaremos en casa de mis padres.Now we are having dinner at my parents' house.
- AlejandroEstá bien, me parece perfecto.That's fine, sounds perfect to me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
