planos
/PLAH-nohs/
blueprints
Visualizing planos as 'blueprints' or architectural drawings.
planos(noun)
blueprints
?architectural/engineering drawings
,plans
?schematic drawings
shots
?film or photography
,takes
?film or photography
📝 In Action
El arquitecto nos mostró los planos del nuevo edificio.
B1The architect showed us the blueprints for the new building.
Necesitamos revisar los planos eléctricos antes de empezar la obra.
B1We need to check the electrical plans before starting the construction.
El director de fotografía usó muchos primeros planos para crear tensión.
B2The cinematographer used a lot of close-up shots to create tension.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Noun Rule
Since 'planos' is a masculine plural noun, any descriptive words (adjectives) used with it must also be masculine and plural: 'los planos nuevos' (the new blueprints).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Plan vs. Plano
Mistake: "Using 'los planos' when you mean 'the strategy' or 'the intention.'"
Correction: Use 'el plan' (singular) or 'los planes' (plural) for strategies. Use 'los planos' only for technical drawings or visual frames.
⭐ Usage Tips
Film Context
If you are talking about film or photography, 'planos' refers to the types of camera shots (like wide shots or close-ups). Listen for context words like 'cámara' or 'director'.
Visualizing planos as the adjective 'flat', describing a level surface or land.
planos(adjective)
flat
?describing surfaces or land
,level
?even, not tilted
plain
?simple, without decoration
📝 In Action
Los terrenos aquí son muy planos, perfectos para cultivar.
A2The lands here are very flat, perfect for cultivating.
Necesitamos que estos tablones estén planos antes de usarlos.
B1We need these planks to be level before using them.
Sus zapatos son planos, sin tacón.
A2His shoes are flat, without a heel.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'planos' is describing a masculine plural noun (like 'muros' or 'terrenos'), it must end in '-os'. If you were describing feminine plural things (like 'mesas'), you would use 'planas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong form
Mistake: "Saying 'Las mesas son plano.'"
Correction: The adjective must match the noun: 'Las mesas son planas.' (The tables are flat.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
When describing a story or a character, 'planos' can mean 'boring' or 'one-dimensional.' For example: 'Los personajes son muy planos' (The characters are very plain/dull).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: planos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'planos' as a noun (meaning drawings)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'planos' related to the word for 'airplane'?
Yes, indirectly. The Spanish word for airplane is *avión* or *aeroplano*. *Aeroplano* literally means 'air plane,' and the 'plano' part refers to the flat wings or the concept of a geometric plane.
How do I know if 'planos' means 'flat' or 'blueprints'?
Look at the surrounding words. If it follows a form of *ser* or *estar* (like 'son planos'), it's an adjective meaning 'flat.' If it follows an article (*los*) and is being discussed as an object (like 'entregar los planos'), it means 'blueprints' or 'plans'.