plan on
vs
plan to

QUICK ANSWER

"Plan on" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "contar con", and "plan to" is a phrase which is often translated as "plan para". Learn more about the difference between "plan on" and "plan to" below.

plan on(

plahn

)

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (to expect)

a. contar con

I don't think he planned on winning. He looks lost now.No creo que contara con ganar, parece perdido ahora.

2. (to intend)

a. pensar

Aaron plans on studying environmental engineering in college.Aaron piensa estudiar ingeniería ambiental en la universidad.

plan to(

plahn

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (project for)

a. plan para

When she ran for president, she said she had a plan to end poverty in the country.Cuando se presentó a la presidencia, dijo que tenía un plan para acabar con la pobreza en el país.

2. (to intend to)

a. planear

Where do you plan to live after you retire?¿Dónde planeas vivir después de jubilarte?

b. pensar

They plan to get married in the spring.Piensan casarse en la primavera.

SpanishDictionary.com is the world's most popular Spanish-English dictionary, translation, and learning website.

Ver en español en inglés.com

FEATURES