Spanish word

programar

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoɣɾaˈmaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbschedule

Example

Tenemos que programar la reunión para mañana.

We have to schedule the meeting for tomorrow.

Illustration for programar (schedule)

More examples

¿Puedes programar la alarma para las siete?

Can you set the alarm for seven?

Core concept

A calendar entry marked at a specific time.

Common phrases

  • programar una cita

    schedule an appointment

  • programar la alarma

    set the alarm

  • programar clases

    schedule classes

Similar words

agendar: Enters a scheduled item into a planner or calendar as a recorded commitment.
establecer: Determines and fixes exact dates, times, or procedures in a definite way.
organizar: Coordinates logistics and details to make an event ready to run.
concertar: Arranges and confirms an agreed time for a meeting or appointment.

Definition in Spanish

Planificar con antelación cuándo se hará algo o fijar parámetros en un sistema para que realice una tarea en un momento concreto.

Word origin

From Spanish programa, ultimately from Greek programma 'something written beforehand', plus the verb suffix -ar, giving the sense 'to make or fix a plan or time'.

Usage tips

  • When arranging meetings Spanish speakers often say ¿Cuándo programamos? and offering two or three concrete time options speeds up finding a slot.

Other meanings

  • setverb

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