Inklingo

planeas

/plah-NEH-ahs/

you plan

A person sitting at a desk looking at a map with a backpack nearby, preparing for a trip.

Planeas represents the act of planning or organizing a future activity.

planeas(verb)

A2regular ar

you plan

?

organizing or intending to do something

Also:

you are planning

?

describing an action happening right now

,

you design

?

sketching out a project or idea

📝 In Action

¿Qué planeas hacer este fin de semana?

A2

What do you plan to do this weekend?

Sé que planeas una sorpresa para ella.

B1

I know you are planning a surprise for her.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • proyectas (you project/intend)
  • programas (you schedule)

Antonyms

  • improvisas (you improvise)

Common Collocations

  • planeas un viajeyou plan a trip
  • planeas el futuroyou plan the future

💡 Grammar Points

Who is 'planeas' for?

This specific form of the verb is used only when you are talking to 'tú' (one person you are friendly with).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't confuse with 'plano'

Mistake: "Using 'plano' to mean 'I plan'."

Correction: Say 'planeo' for 'I plan'. 'Plano' usually means a flat surface or a map.

⭐ Usage Tips

Planning an action

When you want to say 'you plan to [do something]', just put the other verb in its base form (infinitive) right after: 'Planeas viajar'.

A large bird with wide wings outstretched, soaring smoothly through a clear blue sky.

Planeas also describes the action of gliding or soaring through the air without flapping.

planeas(verb)

B2regular ar

you glide

?

flying without using power or flapping wings

Also:

you soar

?

flying high in the air

📝 In Action

Planeas sobre el campo en tu ala delta.

B2

You glide over the field in your hang glider.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

💡 Grammar Points

Action vs. State

This verb describes the smooth motion of moving through the air without extra effort.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesplanearan
yoplaneara
planearas
vosotrosplanearais
nosotrosplaneáramos
él/ella/ustedplaneara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesplaneen
yoplanee
planees
vosotrosplaneéis
nosotrosplaneemos
él/ella/ustedplanee

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesplanearon
yoplaneé
planeaste
vosotrosplaneasteis
nosotrosplaneamos
él/ella/ustedplaneó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesplaneaban
yoplaneaba
planeabas
vosotrosplaneabais
nosotrosplaneábamos
él/ella/ustedplaneaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesplanean
yoplaneo
planeas
vosotrosplaneáis
nosotrosplaneamos
él/ella/ustedplanea

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: planeas

Question 1 of 1

If you are asking a friend about their schedule for tomorrow, which 'planeas' are you using?

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Word Family

planear(to plan / to glide) - verb
plan(plan) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'planeas' only used for 'tú'?

Yes, 'planeas' is the specific 'you' (informal) form in the present tense. If you want to say 'we plan,' you would say 'planeamos'.

What is the difference between 'planeas' and 'planificas'?

'Planeas' is more common for daily life (trips, dinners), while 'planificas' sounds a bit more formal or professional (business strategies, urban planning).