reprogramar
/repɾoɡɾaˈmaɾ/
To reschedule in Spanish is reprogramar.
The verb reprogramar is used to schedule something again. It is frequently used in combination with nouns like cita (appointment) or reunión (meeting) to indicate that a previously set time is being changed.
Meaning: to schedule again (verb)
Which one should you use?
While reprogramar is the standard term, you may encounter reagendar in formal contexts. In very casual settings, the verb mover (to move) can be understood as meaning 'to reschedule' depending on the context of the conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The first-person singular preterite (past tense) of reprogramar is reprogramé (I rescheduled). The second-person singular future tense is reprogramarás (you will reschedule).
How do you pronounce it?
/repɾoɡɾaˈmaɾ/
Did you know?
- Because reprogramar can also mean 'to reprogram' a computer, using it for a calendar appointment is an example of how technology has changed the way people talk about time.
- While reprogramar is universally understood, the word reagendar is heavily used in Latin America but is almost never heard in Spain.
- The word reprogramar shares the same root as the English word 'program', which both trace back to the Greek 'programma' meaning a public notice.
Examples in context
- ¿Podemos mover nuestra reunión para mañana?Can we move our meeting to tomorrow?
- ¿Sería posible reagendar nuestra cita para el jueves a las 3 PM?Would it be possible to reschedule our appointment for Thursday at 3 PM?
- ¡Lamento mucho el inconveniente! ¿Podemos cambiar de planes y quedar la próxima semana en su lugar?I'm really sorry for the inconvenience! Can we change plans and meet next week instead?
- Si no es posible, ¡no hay problema! Encontremos una nueva fecha que funcione para ambos.If it's not possible, no problem! Let's find a new date that works for both of us.
- Perfecto, entonces nos vemos el martes a las 5 PM. ¡Gracias por tu flexibilidad!Perfect, so we'll see each other on Tuesday at 5 PM. Thanks for your flexibility!
- Necesito reprogramar la cita médica.I need to reschedule the medical appointment.
- ¿Podemos reprogramar la reunión para mañana?Can we reschedule the meeting for tomorrow?
- Ella tiene que reprogramar su vuelo.She has to reschedule her flight.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about a work meeting over the phone.
- ElenaHola Javier, no puedo ir hoy.Hello Javier, I cannot go today.
- JavierEstá bien, ¿quieres reprogramar la sesión?That is fine, do you want to reschedule the session?
- ElenaSí, por favor, reprograma la sesión para el lunes.Yes, please, reschedule the session for Monday.
- JavierPerfecto, lo anotaré ahora mismo.Perfect, I will note it down right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reschedule” translations and entries reprogramar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries reprogramar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
