This is the 492nd most frequent Portuguese word.
plano
"Plano" in Portuguese means "plan" or "flat" in English, depending on context.
Here, "plano" describes something that is smooth or flat in physical characteristics.
O terreno é plano e perfeito para construção.
The terrain is flat and perfect for construction.
In this instance, "plano" refers to a plane or layer, such as the background of an image.
No plano de fundo da imagem, há uma montanha.
In the background of the image, there is a mountain.
The word "plano" is used to indicate a thought-out strategy or proposal for achieving a goal.