Planes (en. Plans)

/ˈplanes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Sets of activities that one wants to carry out in the future.
I have several plans for the weekend.
Tengo varios planes para el fin de semana.
Arrangements or preparations to do something.
The plans for the wedding are almost ready.
Los planes para la boda están casi listos.

Etymology

From Latin 'planus', meaning 'flat' or 'smooth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make plans
To prepare or make arrangements to carry out an activity.
hacer planes
to change plans
To modify what had been previously decided to do.
cambiar de planes
to be in the plans
To be part of what is intended to be done.
estar en los planes
there are no plans
There is nothing scheduled or decided.
no hay planes

Related Words

plan
Conception or idea of how to carry out an activity.
plan
program
Organized set of plans.
programa
project
Action plan aimed at achieving a goal.
proyecto

Slang Meanings

Party plans
We are going to make some party plans for this Saturday.
Vamos a hacer unos planes de fiesta para este sábado.
Escape plans
I always have escape plans in case of emergency.
Siempre tengo planes de escape en caso de emergencia.