The subjuntivo presente of planear is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action or event, for example: Espero que planees venir a la fiesta. (I hope you plan to come to the party.)

Planear is a regular -ar verb, so its present subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Planear (to plan) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Planear generally means to plan or intend, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To plan or intend: For example, Espero que planees llegar temprano a la fiesta. (I hope you plan to arrive early to the party.)

To scheme or plot: For example, No creo que planeen nada bueno. (I don’t think they’re planning anything good.)

To consider or contemplate (colloquial): For example, ¿Planeas quedarte ahí todo el día? (Are you planning on staying there all day?)

To hover or glide (aviation): For example, El piloto planee que el avión vuele bajo durante la tormenta. (The pilot plans for the plane to fly low during the storm.)

To float or drift (colloquial): For example, No planees tanto y concéntrate. (Don’t drift so much and concentrate.)

Examples

Examples of Planear in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que planeemos unas vacaciones familiares este verano. (I hope we plan a family vacation this summer.)

Ojalá que mis amigos planeen un viaje de aventura el próximo año. (I hope my friends plan an adventure trip next year.)

Es importante que planees tu futuro profesional con anticipación. (It’s important that you plan your professional future in advance.)

Sugiero que planeemos una reunión para discutir los nuevos proyectos. (I suggest we plan a meeting to discuss the new projects.)

Aunque no tengan mucho dinero, espero que planeen algo especial para su aniversario. (Even though they don’t have much money, I hope they plan something special for their anniversary.)

Para que las vacaciones sean un éxito, es necesario que planeemos con tiempo. (For the vacation to be a success, it’s necessary that we plan in advance.)

Tal vez planeemos un viaje de campamento para disfrutar de la naturaleza. (Maybe we’ll plan a camping trip to enjoy nature.)

Dudo que mis padres planeen mudarse a otra ciudad pronto. (I doubt my parents will plan to move to another city soon.)

Cuando planees tu boda, recuerda reservar el salón con anticipación. (When you plan your wedding, remember to book the venue in advance.)

Me alegra que planeemos tomar un curso de cocina juntos este verano. (I’m glad we’re planning to take a cooking course together this summer.)

A menos que planeen con cuidado, su proyecto podría fracasar. (Unless they plan carefully, their project could fail.)

Aunque planees con mucha anticipación, siempre pueden surgir imprevistos. (Even if you plan well in advance, unexpected things can always come up.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Planear (to plan) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.