Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Reschedule in Spanish
Reprogramar · verb · reh-proh-grah-MAR
The most widely understood Spanish word for reschedule is 'reprogramar,' meaning to set a new date or time for a previously planned event. In Mexico, 'reagendar' is increasingly popular, particularly in business settings. You can also use the descriptive phrase 'cambiar la fecha' (change the date) or 'cambiar la cita' (change the appointment) to convey the same meaning.
Reprogramar is pronounced reh-proh-grah-MAR. The stress falls on the final syllable 'mar.' It follows standard -ar verb conjugation patterns.
Necesito reprogramar mi cita con el dentista.
I need to reschedule my dentist appointment.
Reschedule in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for reschedule, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| reprogramar | reschedule | reh-proh-grah-MAR | Default, widely understood |
| reagendar | reschedule | Mexico and Central America | |
| cambiar la cita | reschedule | general phrase meaning to change the appointment |
How Native Speakers Use Reprogramar
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Medical appointment
La doctora tuvo que reprogramar la consulta para la próxima semana.
The doctor had to reschedule the appointment to next week.
A medical office changing an appointment.
Business meeting
¿Podemos reagendar la reunión para el jueves?
Can we reschedule the meeting for Thursday?
Adjusting a work meeting in Mexico.
Travel plans
Tuvimos que reprogramar el vuelo por el mal tiempo.
We had to reschedule the flight due to bad weather.
Changing travel plans because of weather.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Reprogramar
Using re-schedular
Incorrect: Quiero re-schedular la cita.
Correct: Quiero reprogramar la cita.
There is no verb 're-schedular' in Spanish — use 'reprogramar' or 'reagendar' instead of adapting the English word.
Confusing reprogramar with programar
Incorrect: Voy a programar la reunión de nuevo.
Correct: Voy a reprogramar la reunión.
While 'programar' means to schedule something new, 'reprogramar' specifically means to reschedule something that was already planned — the prefix 're-' is essential.
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Common Questions About Reschedule in Spanish
- Is reagendar a real Spanish word?
- Reagendar has gained widespread use in Mexico and parts of Central America in professional contexts, though purists may prefer 'reprogramar' since 'reagendar' is a newer coinage based on 'agenda.'
- How do you say 'I need to change my appointment' in Spanish?
- A clear and universally understood way to say it is 'necesito cambiar mi cita,' which works in all Spanish-speaking countries regardless of regional vocabulary preferences.
- Is reprogramar a regular verb?
- Reprogramar is a regular -ar verb, so it conjugates like any standard verb: yo reprogramo, tú reprogramas, él reprograma, and so on.