Planificación (en. Planning)
/planiɾifiˈkasjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Process of organizing and establishing a set of actions to achieve a goal.
Planning is essential for the success of any project.
La planificación es esencial para el éxito de cualquier proyecto.
Method for distributing resources and time efficiently.
The planning of the wedding took several months.
La planificación de la boda tomó varios meses.
Activity that involves anticipating and structuring future activities.
The company's strategic planning is reviewed annually.
La planificación estratégica de la empresa se revisa anualmente.
Etymology
From the verb to plan, which in turn comes from the French 'planifier'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
long-term planning
Process of developing a plan that considers an extended time frame.
planificación a largo plazo
family planning
Method for making decisions about the number and spacing of children.
planificación familiar
project planning
Organization and structuring of a project to ensure its success.
planificación de proyectos
Related Words
plan
Set of defined actions to achieve a specific objective.
plan
scheduling
Organization of activities or events according to a schedule.
programación
organization
Action of coordinating and structuring people and resources.
organización
Slang Meanings
To plan lightly or in an improvised manner.
We did a planning the Lewis way, without much detail.
Hicimos una planificación a la Lewis, sin mucho detalle.
To have everything under control.
When you have good planning, everything goes smoothly.
Cuando tienes una buena planificación, todo va sobre ruedas.