Spanish - Future Plans

Estoy planeando ___.

I'm planning to ___

Meaning: I’m planning to ___.

When to use: Use this neutral frame with an infinitive to say you are actively arranging or preparing to do something (e.g., Estoy planeando viajar).

Tip: Don't drop the infinitive after planeando (e.g., 'Estoy planeando a viajar' is wrong). Use 'Estoy planeando viajar.'

Estoy pensando en ___.

I'm thinking about ___

Meaning: I’m thinking about ___.

When to use: Use this with nouns or an infinitive to express that a plan is under consideration (e.g., Estoy pensando en cambiarme).

Todavía no he decidido.

I haven't decided yet.

Meaning: I haven’t decided yet.

When to use: Say this when a decision about the future is still open and you want to be clear you haven't chosen.

Tip: Beginners sometimes say 'Todavía no decidí'; in many regions the present perfect (Todavía no he decidido) is more natural in this context.

Depende de ___.

It depends on ___

Meaning: It depends on ___.

When to use: Use this to explain that a plan or decision depends on a condition or factor (e.g., Depende de si consigo el trabajo).

Tip: If you add a full clause after 'depende', remember to use 'de que' only when required: 'Depende de que me llamen' vs. 'Depende de si me llaman.'

Mi plan es ___.

My plan is to ___

Meaning: My plan is to ___.

When to use: Use this neutral phrase plus an infinitive to state your main intention or personal goal.

Voy a intentar ___.

I'm going to try to ___

Meaning: I’m going to try to ___.

When to use: Use this to express intention with some uncertainty or effort (Voy a intentar estudiar más).

Espero ___.

I hope to ___

Meaning: I hope to ___.

When to use: Use this with an infinitive to express a personal hope (e.g., Espero viajar pronto) or 'Espero que' for full clauses.

¿Qué planeas hacer ___?

What are you planning to do ___?

Meaning: What are you planning to do ___?

When to use: Use this question frame to ask about someone’s plans; adapt the time/place phrase to the context (e.g., ¿Qué planeas hacer mañana?).

Todavía no sé qué voy a hacer.

I'm not sure what I'll do yet.

Meaning: I’m not sure what I’ll do yet.

When to use: Use this to say your plans are still uncertain; it’s a natural way to postpone a firm answer.

Si todo sale bien, voy a ___.

If everything goes well, I'll ___

Meaning: If everything goes well, I’ll ___.

When to use: Use this to describe a plan that depends on a positive outcome (Si todo sale bien, voy a viajar).

Probablemente voy a ___.

I'll probably ___.

Meaning: I’ll probably ___.

When to use: Use this to express a likely action without committing fully (Probablemente voy a llamarles).

Podría ___ si ___.

I might ___ if ___.

Meaning: I might ___ if ___.

When to use: Use this to describe a possible plan that depends on a condition (e.g., Podría mudarme si encuentro trabajo).

Tip: Remember the conditional idea: include 'si' + clause to show the condition (Podría hacerlo si tengo tiempo).

Se supone que tengo que ___.

I'm supposed to ___.

Meaning: I’m supposed to ___.

When to use: Use this to say an obligation or arrangement exists (Se supone que tengo que entregar el informe mañana).