Plan (en. Plan)

/plan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Design or arrangement of something that is to be carried out.
The curriculum plan was updated this year.
El plan de estudios fue actualizado este año.
Projection of future actions.
Their plan is to travel to Europe next summer.
Su plan es viajar a Europa el próximo verano.
A scheme or graphical representation of a construction.
The architect presented the plan for the new house.
El arquitecto presentó el plan de la nueva casa.

Etymology

From Latin 'planum', which means 'flat' or 'level'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a plan
Organizing actions to achieve a goal.
hacer un plan
to have a plan
Having a defined scheme or strategy.
tener un plan
to get involved in a plan
Getting involved in a project or situation.
meterse en un plan

Related Words

project
Set of planned activities to achieve a specific goal.
proyecto
strategy
A plan that details the steps to follow to reach a goal.
estrategia
program
Set of organized activities to carry out a plan.
programa

Slang Meanings

An improvised idea or activity.
Let's make a quick plan for tomorrow's party.
Vamos a hacer un plan rápido para la fiesta de mañana.
A scheme or trick in a game.
The plan was revealed and we couldn't win the game.
El plan fue revelado y no pudimos ganar la partida.