A1 verb Neutral #194 más común

plan

/plæn/

To decide on and arrange in advance a set of actions to achieve a goal. It involves thinking about the future and making a sequence of steps to follow.

Ejemplos

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1

I plan to visit my parents next weekend.

I intend to go and see my parents next weekend.

2

The committee plans to implement the new policy next month.

The official group intends to start the new rules next month.

3

We're planning a huge party for your birthday!

We are organizing a big celebration for your birthday.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
plan
Verb
plan
Adjetivo
planned
Relacionado
planner
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Map' to follow your 'Plan'. Both help you know where you are going.

Quiz rápido

We _____ to go to the beach tomorrow if the weather is good.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: plan

Ejemplos

1

I plan to visit my parents next weekend.

everyday

I intend to go and see my parents next weekend.

2

The committee plans to implement the new policy next month.

formal

The official group intends to start the new rules next month.

3

We're planning a huge party for your birthday!

informal

We are organizing a big celebration for your birthday.

4

The researchers plan to conduct a second study.

academic

The scientists intend to carry out a second investigation.

5

The company plans to expand into international markets.

business

The business intends to grow into foreign countries.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
plan
Verb
plan
Adjetivo
planned
Relacionado
planner

Colocaciones comunes

plan a trip to organize a journey
plan ahead to prepare for something before it happens
plan for the future to think about and prepare for what will happen later
plan carefully to organize something with a lot of attention to detail
plan a meeting to set up a time and place for people to talk

Frases Comunes

go according to plan

to happen in the way that was intended

plan B

a backup idea in case the first one fails

fail to plan

to not prepare, which often leads to failure

Se confunde a menudo con

plan vs plant

A 'plant' is a living thing like a flower, while 'plan' is an arrangement for the future.

plan vs plane

A 'plane' is a vehicle that flies in the air, while 'plan' is a set of steps to do something.

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Notas de uso

The verb 'plan' is often followed by 'to' and an infinitive verb (e.g., 'plan to go'). It can also be used with a direct object (e.g., 'plan a party').

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Errores comunes

Don't say 'I plan for go'; use 'I plan to go'. Remember to double the 'n' in 'planning' and 'planned'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Map' to follow your 'Plan'. Both help you know where you are going.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the French word 'plan', meaning a ground plot or a drawing of a building.

Patrones gramaticales

plan + to + infinitive plan + noun doubled 'n' in continuous and past forms (planning, planned)
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking professional cultures, having a clear plan is highly valued as a sign of competence and reliability.

Quiz rápido

We _____ to go to the beach tomorrow if the weather is good.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: plan

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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