plan ahead

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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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. planificar con anticipación
Raul didn't plan ahead for the trip and couldn't get a plane ticket.Raúl no planificó con anticipación el viaje y no pudo conseguir pasaje de avión.
b. planear con anticipación
Several students planned ahead and received the best grades on the science project.Varios estudiantes planearon con anticipación y recibieron las mejores notas en el trabajo de ciencia.
c. prépararse con tiempo
Next time, let's plan ahead.La próxima vez vamos a prepararnos con tiempo.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. planifica con anticipación
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Next time, plan ahead. You won't have to study all night.La próxima vez, planifica con anticipación. No tendrás que pasar toda la noche estudiando.
b. planea con anticipación
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Plan ahead. The concert will sell out quickly.Planea con anticipación. El concierto se agotará rápidamente.
c. prepárate con tiempo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Plan ahead for the snow. You should have a good shovel.Prepárate con tiempo para la nieve. Debes tener una buena pala.
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