Planeaban (en. They were planning)

/pla.ne.a.βan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To establish a plan or project to be carried out.
They were planning their vacation for months.
Ellos planeaban sus vacaciones desde hace meses.
To have the intention of doing something in the future.
They were planning to move to another city next year.
Planeaban mudarse a otra ciudad el próximo año.
To organize an activity in detail.
They were planning a surprise party for their friend.
Planeaban una fiesta sorpresa para su amigo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'planare', meaning to flatten or extend.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plans for the future
Intention to carry out meaningful activities in the future.
planes para el futuro
to have something planned
To have an established activity or goal in advance.
tener algo planeado
to plan for the long term
To establish strategies or activities to be carried out over an extended period.
planear a largo plazo

Related Words

plan
Outline or design of an action.
plan
project
Work with a defined goal.
proyecto
strategy
Elaborate plan to achieve an end.
estrategia

Slang Meanings

To have ideas in mind.
They are planning to open a new business.
Están planeando abrir un nuevo negocio.
To think about something one wants to do.
We were planning to go out to dinner tonight.
Planeábamos salir a cenar esta noche.