despejar mi agenda
/despexaɾ mi axenda/from spelling rules
The English phrase "clear my schedule" is translated into Spanish as despejar mi agenda.
This phrase is used when you want to express the intention to remove all appointments, tasks or commitments from your calendar to free up time for something else.
Which one should you use?
While despejar mi agenda specifically means "clear my schedule," it is often more natural in Spanish to use the definite article la instead of the possessive mi, resulting in the form despejar la agenda (to clear the schedule).
Did you know?
- The word despejar descends from a term for a cord used to tie an animal's legs. To 'clear' a schedule is etymologically linked to the act of untying or releasing a foot from a tether.
- Despejar is also the word used for the weather when clouds disappear to leave a 'clear' sky. Using it for a schedule treats appointments like clouds blocking the view of a free day.
- While agenda means 'schedule' or 'diary' in Spanish, in English it often refers to a hidden motive or a political plan. In Spanish, agenda is almost always a literal list of things to do.
Examples in context
- Necesito que despejes mi agenda esta tarde. Algo urgente surgió y debo atenderlo.I need you to clear my schedule this afternoon. Something urgent came up and I need to address it.
- Necesito despejar mi agenda para la reunión de mañana.I need to clear my schedule for tomorrow's meeting.
- Necesito despejar mi agenda para viajar.I need to clear my schedule to travel.
- Voy a despejar mi agenda esta tarde.I am going to clear my schedule this afternoon.
- Trataré de despejar mi agenda para verte.I will try to clear my schedule to see you.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing an urgent new project.
- DanielDaniel, tenemos un proyecto urgente para mañana.Daniel, we have an urgent project for tomorrow.
- SofíaEstá bien, voy a despejar mi agenda ahora mismo.All right, I'm going to clear my schedule right now.
- DanielGracias, Sofía apreciará mucho tu ayuda.Thanks, Sofia will really appreciate your help.
- SofíaNo hay problema, yo me encargo de todo.No problem, I'll take care of everything.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agenda, despejar, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
