planear
/plah-neh-AHR/
to plan
Planear can mean to plan, like organizing the details of a future trip.
planear(verb)
to plan
?organizing an event or future activity
to design
?outlining a project
,to plot
?conspiring or thinking of a secret scheme
📝 In Action
Estamos planeando una fiesta sorpresa para Julia.
A2We are planning a surprise party for Julia.
Necesito planear mi semana con antelación.
B1I need to plan my week in advance.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Planear' with Other Verbs
When you want to say you are planning 'to do' something, just put the next verb in its base form (the infinitive). For example: 'Planeo viajar' (I plan to travel).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't add 'a'
Mistake: "Planeo a ir al cine."
Correction: Planeo ir al cine. Unlike some other Spanish verbs, planear doesn't need a connector like 'a' before the next action.
⭐ Usage Tips
Planear vs. Pensar
While both can mean 'to plan,' 'planear' sounds more organized and concrete, whereas 'pensar' (to think/intend) is more about a general idea.
Planear also means to glide, moving through the air without effort.
planear(verb)
to glide
?moving through the air without using power
to soar
?flying high and steady
,to hover
?staying in the air over one spot
📝 In Action
El águila planeaba sobre las montañas buscando comida.
B2The eagle was soaring over the mountains looking for food.
El avión apagó los motores y empezó a planear.
C1The plane turned off its engines and began to glide.
💡 Grammar Points
Aviation Meaning
This word is related to 'plano' (flat). Think of a bird keeping its wings flat and level to stay in the air without flapping.
⭐ Usage Tips
Identify the Context
If the subject is an animal or a vehicle in the sky, 'planear' almost always means to glide, not to organize an event.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: planear
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'The bird is gliding'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'planear' always followed by another verb?
Not necessarily. You can say 'Estoy planeando la boda' (I am planning the wedding), where it is followed by a person/thing (noun) instead of an action.