What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb programar (to program/schedule) and the noun phrase una reunión (a meeting).
Which one should you use?
While programar is widely understood, agendar is often preferred in professional business contexts in Latin American Spanish. Additionally, Concertar una cita can be used interchangeably with schedule a meeting in formal settings, though it literally means 'arrange an appointment'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, concretar una reunión is more commonly used instead of agendar una reunión. In Mexico, people often use hacer una cita to express schedule a meeting. In many parts of Latin America, the verb agendar is frequently used instead of programar to mean to schedule or to put in an agenda.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb programar is used in its infinitive form to express the concept of scheduling.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoɡɾamaɾ una ɾeunjon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, una cita is used both for a professional 'appointment' and a romantic 'date'. Whether you are scheduling a meeting with a doctor or a partner, the terminology is often identical.
- If you use the verb programar to talk about a meeting in a very informal setting, it might sound slightly robotic or technical. This is because programar is the same verb used for 'programming' a computer or a software script.
- The word reunión comes from the prefix re- and the word unión, literally meaning 'to unite again'. This emphasizes the act of bringing people back together rather than just starting a meeting.
Examples in context
- ¿Quedamos mañana?Shall we meet up tomorrow?
- Quisiera solicitar una reunión con el director de la empresa.I would like to request a meeting with the company's director.
- ¿Podría agendar una reunión para el próximo miércoles, a las 10 de la mañana?Could I schedule a meeting for next Wednesday at 10 a.m.?
- Necesito programar una reunión con el equipo.I need to schedule a meeting with the team.
- Necesito programar una reunión con el cliente.I need to schedule a meeting with the client.
- ¿Podemos programar una reunión para el lunes?Can we schedule a meeting for Monday?
- Ella va a programar una reunión con el equipo.She is going to schedule a meeting with the team.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing their weekly tasks in an office.
- LucíaMateo, ¿puedes programar una reunión para mañana?Mateo, can you schedule a meeting for tomorrow?
- MateoSí, Lucía, lo haré ahora mismo.Yes, Lucía, I will do it right now.
- LucíaGracias, es muy importante para el proyecto.Thank you, it is very important for the project.
- MateoNo te preocupes, yo me encargo.Don't worry, I'll take care of it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries programar, reunión, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
