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    Plano (en. Flat)

    /ˈplano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A drawing or graphic representation showing a surface or object without perspective.
    The architect presented the plan for the house.
    El arquitecto presentó el plano de la casa.
    A completely smooth surface without elevations.
    The floor of the room is completely flat.
    El suelo de la sala es completamente plano.
    A level or degree without inclinations or variations.
    The land is very flat, ideal for building.
    El terreno es muy plano, ideal para construir.
    adjective
    Lacking relief or elevation.
    The drawing is flat, without shadows or depth effects.
    El dibujo es plano, sin sombras ni efectos de profundidad.
    Presented in a simple manner, without complications.
    His explanation was very flat and hard to follow.
    Su explicación fue muy plana y difícil de seguir.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inclined plane
    Surface that forms an angle with respect to a horizontal plane.
    plano inclinado
    in a flat way
    It is said that something is on a surface or a representation without perspective.
    en plano
    make a plan
    To draw a schematic or a detailed design of something.
    hacer un plano

    Related Words

    planning
    The process of designing or planning something.
    planificación
    plan
    Proposal or scheme to follow in order to achieve a goal.
    plan
    topographic map
    Graphic representation of the relief of a surface on a plan.
    plano topográfico

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a flat way.
    When I asked him about the topic, he responded in a straightforward manner.
    Cuando le pregunté por el tema, me respondió en plano.
    To plan something in detail.
    Let's make a plan for the event this weekend.
    Vamos a hacer un plano para el evento de este fin de semana.