plan
/ˈplan/masculine
The English phrase 'plan' translates to the Spanish word plan.
plan is a masculine noun referring to a set of intended actions. You can also use the phrase vamos a followed by a verb as a common way to express future plans.
Meaning: set of intended actions (noun)
Which one should you use?
While plan is the noun used to describe the set of actions, the verb planear is used for the act of making those plans. If you want to express the intention to do something, you can use the verbs planear, pensar or pretender.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term juntada is commonly used to refer to a 'get-together' or a 'hangout plan'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈplan/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful with the word pretender. While it can mean 'to intend', it often carries the sense of 'to aim for' or 'to claim'. Do not use it if you mean 'to pretend' (to act or make believe), as the correct word for that is fingir.
Did you know?
- Because plan comes from a root meaning 'flat', it shares a linguistic history with the English word 'plain', as in a 'flat land'.
- While plan describes the intent, the word planazo is often used to describe a 'great plan' or an exciting activity that is too good to miss.
- The Spanish word plano is a cognate of plan but it is primarily used to mean a 'map', a 'blueprint', or a 'flat surface'.
Examples in context
- Este es mi plan.That's my plan.This sentence is useful for stating your own plan.Tatoeba #4329291 by pchamorro, translation #3734753 by CK
- ¿Cuál es el plan?What's the plan?This sentence is useful for asking what the plan is.Tatoeba #1211633 by marcelostockle, translation #991690 by pandark
- ¿Cuál es tu plan?What's your plan?This sentence is useful for asking about someone else's plan.Tatoeba #2024488 by Shishir, translation #1886670 by CK
- Tenemos un plan para el proyectoWe have a plan for the project
- Vamos a discutir el proyecto para el próximo añoWe are going to discuss the plan for next year
- Hemos preparado una propuesta con el plan de acciónWe have prepared a proposal with the action plan
- ¿Qué plan tienes para el fin de semana?What's your plan for the weekend?
- Tenemos que quedar mañana para hacer un planWe have to meet tomorrow to make a plan
- Pienso ir al cine esta noche. ¿Quieres unirte?I plan on going to the movies tonight. Do you want to join?
- Vamos a salir este sábadoWe are going to go out this Saturday
- Espero que puedas venir a la fiestaI hope you can come to the party
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing their weekend activities.
- DanielTengo un plan para el sábado.I have a plan for Saturday.
- Sofía¿De qué se trata el plan, Daniel?What is the plan about, Daniel?
- DanielEl plan es ir a la playa.The plan is to go to the beach.
- SofíaMe parece un plan excelente.That sounds like an excellent plan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plan” translations and entries plan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries plan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
