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"Make plans" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "hacer planes", and "plan" is a noun which is often translated as "el plan". Learn more about the difference between "make plans" and "plan" below.
make plans(
meyk
plahnz
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. hacer planes
I've already made plans for Friday so I won't be able to join you.Ya hice planes para el viernes así que no podré acompañarte.
b. planear
It's impossible to make any plans if your job isn't secure.Es imposible planear nada si no se tiene trabajo asegurado.
plan(
plahn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (idea)
2. (diagram)
3. (scheme)
4. (outline)
a. el esquema (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
When the plan of the novel was finished, the writer started writing.Cuando acabó el esquema de la novela, el escritor empezó a escribir.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
5. (to arrange)
a. planear
I am looking forward to planning our summer together.Estoy emocionada para planear nuestro verano juntos.
6. (to intend)
7. (to draw)
8. (to outline)
a. hacer un esquema de
The author planned her novel in two days, but took three months to write it.La autora hizo un esquema de su novela en dos días, pero tardó tres meses en escribirla.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
9. (to arrange)
a. hacer planes
We have to plan for the future; I do not want to improvise.Hemos de hacer planes para el futuro, no quiero improvisar.
