rutina
/ruˈtina/feminine
The English word routine is translated into Spanish as rutina.
rutina is a feminine noun used to describe a course of action to be followed regularly or a standard procedure.
Meaning: course of action to be followed regularly, a standard procedure (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use the noun rutina when referring to the concept of a routine itself. To describe something as being routine, use the adjective rutinario or the adjectival phrase de rutina.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is rutinas. The adjective rutinario must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, appearing as rutinaria when modifying a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ruˈtina/
Did you know?
- When someone is 'stuck in a rut', Spanish speakers often use the phrase caer en la rutina, which literally means 'to fall into the routine'.
- The word rutina shares an ancient root with the English word 'route', as both stems refer to a fixed path or way to be followed.
- Calling a person rutinario goes beyond describing their schedule. It can be a critique of their personality, implying they are unoriginal or lack creativity.
Examples in context
- Ellos se hicieron a la rutina.They became acquainted with the routine.The sentence shows how to use the noun rutina regarding becoming acquainted with a routine.Tatoeba #1593137 by teskmon, translation #305708 by CK
- Es un procedimiento de rutina.It's routine procedure.The sentence shows how to use the phrase de rutina to describe a procedure.Tatoeba #2414102 by hayastan, translation #2249236 by CM
- Somos esclavos de nuestra rutina.We're slaves to our routine.The sentence shows how to use the noun rutina in a metaphorical sense regarding being a slave to a routine.Tatoeba #1366660 by Shishir, translation #12855402 by rul
- Mi rutina diaria incluye levantarme temprano y hacer ejercicio.My daily routine includes waking up early and exercising.
- Mi profesor me enseñó a tener buenos hábitos diarios.My teacher taught me to have good daily habits.
- Mis actividades cotidianas incluyen trabajar, cocinar y pasar tiempo con la familia.My daily activities include working, cooking, and spending time with family.
- ¿Cuál es tu rutina en la vida diaria?What's your routine in daily life?
- Después de la escuela, tengo que hacer mis quehaceres.After school, I have to do my chores/routine tasks.
- Mi vida diaria consiste en despertarme tarde, jugar videojuegos y salir con amigos.My daily life consists of waking up late, playing video games, and hanging out with friends.
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about their morning habits.
- MaríaTengo una rutina muy estricta por las mañanas.I have a very strict morning routine.
- DanielYo no tengo ninguna rutina, hago todo al azar.I don't have any routine, I do everything randomly.
- MaríaDeberías intentar cambiar tu rutina para ser más productivo.You should try changing your routine to be more productive.
- DanielTienes razón, María, necesito organizar mi rutina.You are right, María, I need to organize my routine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “routine” translations and entries rutina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rutina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
