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Spanish Phrase

Planea dos salidas.

/plaˈne.a dos saˈliðas/
Meaning"Plan two outings."
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Meaning

A direct command telling someone to arrange or schedule two outings. It can refer to any kind of short trips, activities, or social events.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to give a friend, family member, or colleague a clear, informal instruction to set up two separate activities—like a park visit and a movie night.

Grammar Breakdown

Planeadossalidas

1

Imperative (tú) of -ar verbs

For regular -ar verbs, the affirmative tú command is formed by dropping the -r from the infinitive and adding -a (planear → planea).

2

Cardinal numeral agreement

The numeral 'dos' (two) must agree in number with the noun that follows; the noun stays in plural form (salidas).

3

Noun 'salida'

'Salida' can mean a short trip, an outing, or a night out, and its plural is 'salidas'.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Qué vamos a hacer este fin de semana?

What are we going to do this weekend?

Planea dos salidas: una al parque y otra al cine.

Plan two outings: one to the park and another to the movies.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Planea dos salida.

    The noun must be plural when the numeral is 'dos'.

  • Planea dos salidas (to a stranger in formal context).

    If you intend a formal command, use the usted form: 'Planee dos salidas'.

  • Planeá dos salidas.

    Avoid adding an unnecessary accent on 'planea'—the stress is already on the second syllable.

Alternatives

  • Organiza dos salidas.

    Organize two outings.

  • Prepara dos salidas.

    Prepare two outings.

  • Planea dos excursiones.

    Plan two excursions.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries, the word 'salida' is used loosely for anything from a quick coffee meet‑up to a day‑trip. When you say 'planea dos salidas', listeners will expect two distinct events, often with a social or recreational focus. Using the informal tú command (planea) signals familiarity, so reserve it for friends or peers rather than formal settings.