plantar
“plantar” means “to plant” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
to plant
Also: to sow
📝 In Action
Queremos plantar un árbol en el patio.
A1We want to plant a tree in the patio.
Mi abuelo plantó estos tomates el mes pasado.
A2My grandfather planted these tomatoes last month.
Si plantas las semillas ahora, florecerán en primavera.
B1If you plant the seeds now, they will bloom in spring.
to stand someone up
Also: to ditch
📝 In Action
Le pedí una cita, pero ella me plantó.
B1I asked her on a date, but she stood me up.
No me dejes plantado en la puerta del cine.
B2Don't leave me standing there at the cinema door.
Si me vuelves a plantar, no te llamaré más.
B2If you stand me up again, I won't call you anymore.
to stand one's ground, to plant oneself
📝 In Action
Se plantó delante del coche para que no pasara.
B2He stood firmly in front of the car so it wouldn't pass.
Me planté y dije que no aceptaría ese salario.
C1I stood my ground and said I wouldn't accept that salary.
Se plantaron en la plaza para protestar.
B2They planted themselves in the square to protest.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: plantar
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If your friend doesn't show up for coffee, what did they do?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'plantare', which comes from 'planta' meaning the sole of the foot or a sprout.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'plantar' always about gardening?
No! While it starts with gardening, it's very common to use it for standing someone up or standing your ground in an argument.
What is the difference between 'plantar' and 'sembrar'?
'Sembrar' usually means to scatter seeds, while 'plantar' usually involves putting a plant or a specific bulb into the ground.
Is 'plantar' a regular verb?
Yes, it is a completely regular -ar verb in all tenses.