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planear

to plan

verb plah-neh-AHR Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

to glide

Usage Note

Planear has two distinct senses: to plan or scheme (planear un viaje), and to glide through the air as a bird or aircraft does (el águila planeaba sobre el valle). Context makes the meaning clear. The planning sense overlaps with planificar, which is more systematic and formal.

Examples

"Planeamos ir a la playa este verano."

Natural Translation

We are planning to go to the beach this summer.

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