planejar

Senses

1. 1.

   to plan

   to devise a method or scheme for doing something

2. 2.

   to design

   to create a detailed plan or blueprint for a project or building

Examples

• "Estamos planejando uma viagem para o Nordeste nas férias."

  We're planning a trip to the Northeast during vacation.

• "Ela planejou toda a festa de aniversário sozinha."

  She planned the whole birthday party by herself.

• "O arquiteto está planejando um novo prédio comercial."

  The architect is designing a new commercial building.

Usage

Very common verb in everyday Brazilian Portuguese. Often used with direct objects (planejar algo) or infinitives (planejar fazer algo). Common collocations include "planejar o futuro" (plan the future), "planejar com antecedência" (plan ahead), and "planejar uma viagem" (plan a trip).