Spanish word

planear

Pronunciation

IPA/planeˈaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbplan

Example

¿Puedes planear la reunión para el viernes?

Can you plan the meeting for Friday?

Illustration for planear (plan)

More examples

No olvides planear las vacaciones con tiempo.

Don't forget to plan a vacation ahead of time.

Core concept

A timeline of steps and needed resources toward a goal.

Common phrases

  • planear las vacaciones

    plan a vacation

  • planear el fin de semana

    plan the weekend

  • planear a largo plazo

    plan for the long term

Similar words

planificar: Determines the methods and sequence of steps to reach a specific goal.
programar: Sets dates, times, and order for tasks and records them on a schedule.
organizar: Arranges people, materials, and tasks so work flows efficiently.
coordinar: Aligns and adjusts people and activities so different parts proceed together.

Definition in Spanish

Trazar con anterioridad los pasos y recursos necesarios para llevar a cabo una idea u objetivo.

Word origin

Formed from the noun plan plus the Spanish verbal suffix -ear, literally meaning 'to make a plan' while the unrelated 'glide' sense comes from French planer.

Usage tips

  • In questions like '¿Qué planeas...?' the verb asks about intention, and adding a time or method (for example 'para el viernes') makes the expected reply more specific.

Other meanings

  • glideverb
  • plotverb

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