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plan

[/plæn/]
noun/verbmasculine (noun) / N/A (verb)pl: plans
plano
1. (noun) A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
We need to make a plan for the project.
Precisamos fazer um plano para o projeto.
2. (noun) A drawing or diagram showing the layout of something
The architect showed us the building plan.
O arquiteto nos mostrou a planta do edifício.
3. (noun) An intention or arrangement to do something
What are your plans for the weekend?
Quais são seus planos para o fim de semana?
4. (verb) To make arrangements or preparations for something
She is planning her wedding.
Ela está planejando seu casamento.
5. (verb) To design or draw up a plan for something
They plan to build a new hospital.
Eles planejam construir um novo hospital.
NYC Slang
blueprints, game plan
Synonyms
schemestrategydesignarrangeorganize
Antonyms
improviseabandon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plano/planejamento
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
plano
Standard usage, sometimes 'projeto'
São Paulo
plano/planejamento
Business-oriented usage common
Portugal
plano
Same as Brazil; 'projecto' for architectural plans

Related Idioms & Phrases

plan B - alternative strategy
according to plan - as expected
go according to plan - happen as intended
stick to the plan - follow the original arrangement
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