agenda
/aˈd͡ʒɛn.da/
In Italian, the word for planner is agenda.
The term agenda refers to a physical notebook or digital software used to manage appointments and schedules. You can use the phrase scrivere in agenda to mean scheduling an appointment or making a note of a future event.
Meaning: planning notebook or software (noun)
Which one should you use?
In English, agenda often refers to a list of items to be discussed in a meeting, but in Italian, agenda specifically refers to the physical or digital planner used for personal or professional scheduling.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of agenda is agende.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /aˈdʒɛn.da/.
Did you know?
- The Italian phrase avere un'agenda fitta describes a packed schedule. While it translates to 'having a thick planner', it is used regardless of whether the person uses a physical book or a digital app.
- While agenda is a planner, an Italian might use the word diario for a personal journal. Using agenda for your private secrets would imply you are scheduling your emotions like business meetings.
- While agenda is used for planning, Italians use the word calendario specifically for the grid of dates, whereas English speakers often use 'calendar' and 'planner' interchangeably.
Examples in context
- Ho appunti importanti nella mia agenda!I have important notes in my agenda!
- Hai un buon organizzatore?Do you have a good planner?
- Ho segnato l'appuntamento nell'agenda.I noted the appointment in the planner.
- Devo comprare una nuova agenda per il lavoro.I need to buy a new planner for work.
- Controlla la tua agenda per vedere se sei libera.Check your planner to see if you are free.
Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are discussing their schedule for the week.
- MartinaLorenzo, hai visto la mia agenda?Lorenzo, have you seen my planner?
- LorenzoNo, l'hai lasciata sul tavolo del soggiorno?No, did you leave it on the living room table?
- MartinaSì, l'ho messa lì ieri sera.Yes, I put it there last night.
- LorenzoAllora la prendo subito per te.Then I will get it for you right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry agenda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
