firm plans

[fɜːrm plænz]
noun phrase
planos firmes
1. Definite, solid arrangements or intentions that are unlikely to change; concrete decisions that have been made and confirmed
We have firm plans to travel to Brazil next summer.
Temos planos firmes de viajar para o Brasil no próximo verão.
2. Fixed schedules or commitments that are not tentative or flexible
The company announced firm plans to expand their operations by next year.
A empresa anunciou planos firmes de expandir suas operações até o próximo ano.
3. Established intentions backed by concrete decisions and commitments
After months of discussion, they finally made firm plans for the wedding.
Após meses de discussão, eles finalmente fizeram planos firmes para o casamento.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'firm plans' implies a level of commitment and certainty. In Brazilian culture, announcing 'planos firmes' suggests the matter is settled and unlikely to be canceled, which is considered important in business and social arrangements. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in corporate settings to indicate confirmed strategic initiatives.
NYC Slang
we're locked in
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concrete plansdefinite planssolid plansfixed plansset plans
Antonyms / Antônimos
tentative plansvague plansuncertain plansloose plansprovisional plans

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
planos firmes
Most common translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
planos fechados
Alternative informal usage meaning 'closed/finalized plans'
São Paulo
planos definidos
Commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
planos sólidos
Slight preference for 'sólidos' over 'firmes' in some contexts

Related Words

commitmentarrangementscheduleintentionagreementconfirmation

Related Idioms & Phrases

set in stone
carved in stone
no backing down
sealed the deal
got it locked down
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