planeando
“planeando” means “planning” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
planning
Also: designing, scheming
📝 In Action
Estamos planeando las vacaciones de verano.
A2We are planning the summer vacation.
¿Qué estás planeando hacer este fin de semana?
A1What are you planning to do this weekend?
El arquitecto está planeando la distribución del nuevo edificio.
B1The architect is designing the layout of the new building.
gliding, soaring
Also: hovering
📝 In Action
El águila estaba planeando sobre las montañas.
B1The eagle was gliding/soaring over the mountains.
Vimos un avión planeando antes de aterrizar.
B1We saw a plane gliding before landing.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: planeando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'planeando' in the sense of 'gliding'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'planear' comes from the noun 'plan' (plan/plane), which itself comes from the Latin word *planus*, meaning 'flat' or 'level'. This root connects both meanings: organizing something flat or level (a blueprint/plan) and moving smoothly on a flat level of air (gliding).
First recorded: 18th century (in the modern sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'planear' mean both 'to plan' and 'to glide'?
Both meanings come from the idea of a 'plane' or flat surface. When you plan, you lay out ideas on a conceptual 'plane' or map. When a bird glides, it moves along a flat 'plane' of air.
Is 'planeando' the same as 'haciendo planes'?
They are very similar! 'Planeando' (planning) focuses on the continuous action of organizing, while 'haciendo planes' (making plans) emphasizes the creation of the arrangements or documents themselves.