Planos (en. Plans)

/ˈplano̞s/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Graphic representation of a place or a building.
The architect presented the plans for the new house.
El arquitecto presentó los planos de la nueva casa.
Drawing that shows the layout of an area.
The building plans indicate all the rooms.
Los planos del edificio indican todas las habitaciones.
Technical projection used in construction tasks.
It is necessary to follow the plans when constructing the bridge.
Es necesario seguir los planos al construir el puente.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

on a plane
On the surface or level.
en plano
inclined plane
Surface that forms an angle with the horizontal.
plano inclinado
to have a plan
To have a plan or strategy.
tener un plano

Related Words

plano
Flat surface or two-dimensional geometric figure.
plano
planificación
Process of outlining a plan or project.
planificación
plan
Idea or set of actions to follow.
plan

Slang Meanings

Not having a clear plan
We're still in the planning phase, we haven't decided what to do.
Estamos en planos, no hemos decidido qué hacer.
Simple or basic
That design is very basic, we need something more attractive.
Ese diseño es muy planos, necesitamos algo más atractivo.