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planchar means to iron / to flatten — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 31, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

planchar

verb • /[plan-CHAR]/

to iron / to flatten

Example:

Tengo que planchar mi camisa.

I have to iron my shirt.

🧠 What does planchar mean?

While 'planchar' literally means "to iron" in standard Spanish, in Mexican slang, it takes on the meaning of "to ignore someone," "to stand someone up," "to not reply to someone," or to generally "flatten" someone's enthusiasm or hopes. It's like leaving someone hanging or treating them as if they don't exist.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡Me planchó! No llegó a la cita.
    He stood me up! He didn't come to the date.
  • Le mandé tres mensajes y me planchó.
    I sent him three messages, and he completely ignored me.
  • Planché la fiesta porque estaba muy cansado.
    I ditched the party because I was too tired.
  • No me planchen, ¡respondan!
    Don't leave me hanging, answer me!

💡 Did You Know?

Although 'planchar' is slang in Mexico, the literal meaning of 'to iron' is understood everywhere in the Spanish-speaking world.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "planchar"

Synonyms: ignorar, dejar plantado, bateado (Mexico)
Opposites: responder, atender, hacer caso

🔍 See more mexican slang words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to iron / to flatten' in Spanish?
The literal translation of 'to iron' is 'planchar'. In Mexican slang, 'planchar' also means 'to ignore,' 'to stand someone up,' or 'to flatten someone's enthusiasm.'
How do you pronounce 'planchar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced plan-CHAR, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The 'ch' sound is like the 'ch' in 'chair'.
How do you use 'planchar' in a sentence?
In standard Spanish: 'Necesito planchar mi camisa' (I need to iron my shirt). In Mexican slang: 'Me planchó y no fue al cine' (He stood me up and didn't go to the movies).
What is the English translation of 'planchar'?
It translates to 'to iron' literally, but in Mexican slang, it means 'to ignore,' 'to stand someone up,' or 'to ditch'.
Does 'planchar' change for gender or number?
The conjugation of 'planchar' changes depending on the subject, like most verbs in Spanish.
Is 'planchar' common in everyday Spanish?
The literal meaning ('to iron') is common. The slang meaning is common in Mexico.
Does 'planchar' have slang or double meanings?
Yes, as explained, it has a slang meaning in Mexican Spanish.
Is 'planchar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While 'planchar' means 'to iron' throughout the Spanish-speaking world, the slang meaning is primarily used in Mexico.
How do you conjugate 'planchar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense: Yo plancho Tú planchas Él/Ella/Usted plancha Nosotros/as planchamos Vosotros/as plancháis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes planchan

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