scheme

• Sustantivo que denota un plan sistemático, una disposición o un programa diseñado para lograr un objetivo o una finalidad determinada; también puede referirse a un plan secreto o maquinación.

A noun referring to a systematic plan, arrangement, or program designed to achieve a particular goal or objective.

1. Plan or systemB1formal

   A systematic plan or arrangement for achieving a particular objective.

   Esquema o plan sistemático

   • The government introduced a new pension scheme.
   • They devised a scheme to improve traffic flow.
   • The company's bonus scheme rewards high performance.

   Sinónimosarrangementblueprintdesignframeworkplanprogramprojectproposalstrategysystem

2. Dishonest planB2informal

   A secret or underhanded plan, often for illegal or dishonest purposes.

   Plan deshonesto

   • He was arrested for his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme.
   • The criminals hatched a scheme to rob the bank.
   • She uncovered a scheme to embezzle company funds.

   Sinónimosartificeconspiracydodgeintriguemachinationplotployrusetrickwile

3. Color arrangementB1formal

   A planned combination of colors used in design or decoration.

   Combinación de colores

   • The room's color scheme uses shades of blue and green.
   • The designer chose a monochromatic scheme for the logo.
   • A warm color scheme makes the space feel cozy.

   Sinónimospalette

• Verbo que denota la acción de hacer planes, especialmente de manera secreta o maquinadora, o de participar en intrigas y complots.

A verb used to indicate the act of making plans, especially in a secret or devious way, or to plot or intrigue.

1. Plan secretlyB2formal

   To make secret or underhanded plans, often for dishonest or illegal purposes.

   Conspirar

   • They schemed to overthrow the government.
   • He was accused of scheming against his business partner.
   • The villains schemed to steal the treasure.

   Sinónimoscolludeconniveconspirecontriveintriguemachinateplot

2. Plan systematicallyB2formalbritish

   To plan or organize something in a systematic way.

   Planear sistemáticamente

   • The committee schemed a new approach to fundraising.
   • She schemed the entire project timeline.
   • They schemed a way to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.

   Sinónimosconniveconspirecontrivedeviseintriguemachinateplanplot