plan

Cultural Note

While 'plan' exists in English too, in Spanish social culture it carries extra weight. '¿Tienes plan?' is THE question on a Friday afternoon — it means 'do you have something fun to do?' A 'buen plan' isn't a well-thought-out strategy; it's a fun activity or outing. 'Hacer planes' is the social currency of Spanish life. 'Sin plan' (without plans) is a mildly sad state. Having a 'planazo' (augmentative = amazing plan) for the weekend is a source of genuine social status. Spanish culture is deeply social, and the 'plan' is the fundamental unit of socializing.