Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| horario | /oˈɾaɾjo/ | masculine |
| itinerario | /itineˈɾaɾjo/ | masculine |
| programación | /pɾoɡɾamaˈθjon/ /pɾoɡɾamaˈsjon/ |
TV, feminine |
In Spanish, the word for schedule changes based on what kind of plan you are describing. Use horario for recurring time-based schedules like work shifts, school hours or bus timetables. Use itinerario when the schedule refers to a route or a sequence of stops during a trip. Finally, use programación when referring to a schedule of shows or broadcasts, such as a TV or radio schedule.
Which one should you use?
While horario is the general term for a timetable or work schedule, itinerario is used specifically for a travel itinerary. If you are discussing the programming or broadcast schedule of a media outlet, use programación instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, the verb agendar is a common colloquial way to say 'to schedule an appointment' or 'to add something to a calendar'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈɾaɾjo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using agenda to mean a schedule of times. In Spanish, agenda usually refers to a physical planner or a list of topics to be discussed in a meeting rather than a sequence of timed events.
Did you know?
- The Spanish horario for lunch and dinner is typically several hours later than in the US or UK, often influenced by the tradition of la siesta.
- While 'agenda' in English often implies a secret or ulterior motive, a Spanish speaker using agenda is typically just talking about their notebook or planner.
- The word horario shares a common ancestor with the English word 'hour', both originating from the Latin word for 'hour', hora.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo se ve tu horario?How's your schedule looking?Tatoeba #1408469 by marcelostockle, translation #1125680 by CM
- Mi horario es muy alocado.My schedule is pretty crazy.Tatoeba #1408468 by marcelostockle, translation #1125681 by CM
- Tengo un horario flexible.I have a flexible schedule.Tatoeba #1686859 by Shishir, translation #1658027 by Spamster
- Tenemos que seguir el horario de reuniones.We have to follow the meeting schedule.
- ¿Cuál es la planificación para el próximo proyecto?What is the schedule for the upcoming project?
- Voy a revisar el programa del festival.I'm going to check the festival schedule.
- Por favor, siga el cronograma de reuniones.Please follow the meeting schedule.
- He marcado nuestra reunión en el calendario.I've marked our meeting on the schedule.
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about their university classes.
- Mateo¿Ya viste el nuevo horario?Have you seen the new schedule yet?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, es un desastre.Yes, Mateo, it is a disaster.
- MateoYo tengo clases muy temprano.I have classes very early.
- MaríaA mí me toca por la tarde.I have mine in the afternoon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “schedule” translations and entries horario, itinerario, programación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries horario, itinerario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
