Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Schedule in Spanish: Horario, Agenda & Programar
Horario · noun (masculine) / verb · oh-RAH-ree-oh
Schedule is horario (el horario) for a fixed timetable (work hours, class times, bus schedule). Agenda refers to a personal planner or schedule of appointments. Calendario is a broader calendar or timeline. The verb 'to schedule' is programar (to set up a time) or agendar (to add to a schedule, Latin America). Each Spanish word covers a different facet of the English word 'schedule.'
Horario is oh-RAH-ree-oh, four syllables, stress on RAH. Agenda is ah-HEHN-dah. Programar is proh-grah-MAHR.
¿Cuál es tu horario de clases este semestre?
What's your class schedule this semester?
Schedule in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for schedule, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| horario | schedule | oh-RAH-ree-oh | Default, widely understood |
| programar | schedule | Universal — verb: to schedule, to program | |
| agenda | schedule | Universal — personal schedule, planner | |
| calendario | schedule | Universal — calendar, broader schedule |
How Native Speakers Use Horario
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Work hours
Mi horario de trabajo es de ocho de la mañana a cinco de la tarde.
My work schedule is from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon.
Horario de trabajo is the standard way to describe work hours. De...a... indicates the range.
Scheduling a meeting
Necesito programar una reunión con el equipo para el viernes.
I need to schedule a meeting with the team for Friday.
Programar una reunión is the standard phrase for scheduling a meeting. Agendar una reunión is equally common in Latin America.
Personal planner
Déjame revisar mi agenda para ver si tengo ese día libre.
Let me check my schedule to see if I have that day free.
Agenda here means a personal schedule or appointment book. It can refer to a physical planner or a digital calendar.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Horario
Using esquedula or schedule as a Spanish word
Incorrect: Tengo un esquedula muy ocupado.
Correct: Tengo un horario muy ocupado.
Esquedula does not exist in Spanish. Schedule does not transfer as a loanword. Horario is the correct term for a timetable or schedule.
Confusing agenda with agenda (English meaning)
Incorrect: La agenda de la reunión incluye tres temas. (intending personal schedule)
Correct: Context-dependent: agenda in Spanish can mean either the meeting agenda (list of topics) or personal planner. Clarify with context.
Agenda in Spanish has both meanings: a list of topics for a meeting and a personal schedule. This is actually correct usage, but learners should be aware of the double meaning to avoid confusion.
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Common Questions About Schedule in Spanish
- What is the difference between horario and agenda?
- Horario is a fixed, recurring timetable (work hours, class schedule, bus times). Agenda is a personal schedule of appointments and events, or a list of items for a meeting. Your horario is your routine; your agenda is your appointment book.
- How do I say 'to reschedule' in Spanish?
- Reprogramar (to reschedule) or reagendar (more informal, Latin America). Cambiar la hora/fecha (to change the time/date) also works. Example: Necesito reprogramar mi cita (I need to reschedule my appointment).
- How do I ask 'What is the schedule?' in Spanish?
- ¿Cuál es el horario? for a timetable. ¿Cuál es la agenda? for a meeting agenda or personal schedule. ¿A qué hora es...? for a specific event time.