Spanish word

programa

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoˈɣɾama/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprogram, show

Example

¿Qué programa vas a ver esta noche?

Which program are you going to watch tonight?

Illustration for programa (program)

More examples

He grabado el programa para verlo mañana.

I've recorded the TV show to watch it tomorrow.

Core concept

A TV or radio show presented in a fixed sequence and duration.

Common phrases

  • ver el programa

    watch the TV show

  • grabar el programa

    record the TV show

  • programa de televisión

    television program

Similar words

serie: Serialized TV production whose plot unfolds over several episodes.
película: Feature-length motion picture that completes its story in a single screening.
programación: Plan listing which programs air when on a channel or network.
episodio: Single broadcast unit within a series, one episode that forms part of the whole.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto de contenidos preparado para ser emitido en radio o televisión, presentado en un orden y con duración definida.

Word origin

Derived from Greek programma 'that which is written beforehand' through Latin, with pro- 'before' and gramma 'writing' indicating a planned sequence.

Usage tips

  • Speakers often use programa de televisión to specify television and programa informático to avoid confusion with a computer program or a plan.

Other meanings

  • computer programnoun
  • plannoun

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