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different plan

[ˈdɪfərənt plæn]
noun phrasepl: different plans
plano diferente
1. An alternative or distinct course of action or arrangement that differs from the original or expected one
We had to come up with a different plan when the first one didn't work out.
Tivemos que criar um plano diferente quando o primeiro não deu certo.
2. A revised or modified strategy or schedule
Due to the weather, we'll need a different plan for the outdoor event.
Devido ao clima, precisaremos de um plano diferente para o evento ao ar livre.
NYC Slang
new game plan / different move
Synonyms
alternative plandifferent approachnew strategyrevised plananother plancontingency plan
Antonyms
same planoriginal planunchanged plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plano diferente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
plano diferente / outra estratégia
May use 'outra estratégia' (another strategy) in business contexts
Portugal
plano diferente / plano alternativo
May prefer 'plano alternativo' (alternative plan) in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board
change of plans
plan B
think outside the box
change course
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