planificación
“planificación” means “planning” in Spanish (the process of making plans for something).
planning
Also: scheduling, organization
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La planificación de la boda tomó seis meses.
A2The wedding planning took six months.
Sin una buena planificación, el proyecto va a fallar.
B1Without good planning, the project is going to fail.
La planificación urbana es vital para las grandes ciudades.
C1Urban planning is vital for big cities.
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Derived from the verb 'planificar', which comes from the Latin 'planus' (flat or level), referring to a drawing or map laid out on a flat surface to organize space.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'planificación' more formal than 'plan'?
Yes, 'planificación' is often used in business, government, or academic settings to describe a structured process. 'Plan' is used more often in daily conversation (e.g., 'What's the plan for tonight?').
Why does 'planificación' have an accent on the 'o'?
In Spanish, words ending in '-n' that are stressed on the very last syllable need an accent mark to show where the emphasis goes.
Does it ever mean 'calendar'?
Not directly. While it involves making a schedule, the actual physical object is usually called a 'calendario' or 'agenda'. 'Planificación' is the work you do to fill it.