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How to Say "to plot" in Spanish

The Spanish word forto plotis planearA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
verbA2
conspiring or thinking of a secret scheme
A person looking at a large colorful map spread out on a table with small wooden markers.

Examples

Estamos planeando una fiesta sorpresa para Julia.

We are planning a surprise party for Julia.

Necesito planear mi semana con antelación.

I need to plan my week in advance.

Using 'Planear' with Other Verbs

When you want to say you are planning 'to do' something, just put the next verb in its base form (the infinitive). For example: 'Planeo viajar' (I plan to travel).

Don't add 'a'

Mistake:Planeo a ir al cine.

Correction: Planeo ir al cine. Unlike some other Spanish verbs, planear doesn't need a connector like 'a' before the next action.

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