Spanish Phrase
¿Todos saben cuál es el plan?
Meaning
Literally, “Does everyone know which is the plan?” It is used to check that a whole group is on the same page about an upcoming activity or strategy. The question is indirect, so it sounds more polite than a direct “¿Cuál es el plan?” addressed to the whole group.
When to use
Use this sentence in meetings, group outings, classroom projects, or any situation where you need to confirm that all participants understand the next steps. It works well when the plan has already been mentioned or is displayed somewhere, and you want to make sure no one is left out.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Todossabencuáleselplan
Todos
Indefinite pronoun meaning “everyone”. It does not change with gender and agrees with the verb in plural.
saben
Third‑person plural present of saber (to know). Used for factual knowledge, not familiarity.
cuál
Interrogative pronoun “which”. Requires an accent to differentiate it from the relative pronoun “cual”.
es
Third‑person singular present of ser (to be). Here it links the interrogative pronoun with the noun “plan”.
el
Definite article “the”. Matches the masculine singular noun that follows.
plan
Masculine singular noun meaning “plan, schedule, or arrangement”.
🗨In Conversation
¿Todos saben cuál es el plan?
Does everyone know what the plan is?
Sí, el plan es reunirnos en la cafetería a las ocho.
Yes, the plan is to meet in the cafeteria at eight.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Todos saben cual es el plan?
Missing accent; “cual” without an accent is a relative pronoun, not an interrogative.
¿Todos conocen cuál es el plan?
Using “conocen” changes the nuance; “conocer” is for familiarity, while “saber” is for factual knowledge.
¿Todos saben cuál es plan?
Dropping the article sounds unnatural in most regions; you need the definite article before “plan”.
↔Alternatives
¿Todos conocen el plan?
Does everyone know the plan?
¿Saben todos cuál es el plan?
Do you all know what the plan is?
¿Está claro el plan para todos?
Is the plan clear for everyone?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, checking that “todos” are on the same page is a sign of respect and teamwork. Avoid using “todos” in very formal written contexts unless you are addressing a group directly; in formal emails you might prefer “¿Todos los presentes están al tanto del plan?”. Also remember that the accent on “cuál” is mandatory in questions, even when the word appears in the middle of a sentence.