tramando
“tramando” means “plotting” in Spanish (developing a secret or clever plan).
plotting, scheming
Also: up to, brewing
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Sé que estás tramando algo.
A2I know you are up to something.
Los villanos están tramando un plan para escapar.
B1The villains are plotting a plan to escape.
Algo se está tramando en la oficina.
B2Something is brewing in the office.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'tramāre', which means 'to weave.' Just as a weaver crosses threads to make fabric, a person 'tramando' crosses ideas and steps to create a complex plan or 'web.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tramando' always bad?
Not necessarily! You could be 'tramando' a surprise birthday party. It just means the plan is a secret for now.