agenda
/ah-HEN-dah/
planner
A physical planner book, used to track appointments.
agenda(noun)
planner
?physical or digital book for appointments
,diary
?appointment book
appointment book
?a book for keeping track of meetings
📝 In Action
Necesito una nueva agenda para el año que viene.
A1I need a new planner for next year.
Voy a anotar la reunión en mi agenda electrónica.
A2I am going to write down the meeting in my electronic diary (or planner).
Mi agenda está completamente llena mañana.
A2My schedule is completely full tomorrow.
💡 Grammar Points
A Feminine Noun
Remember that 'agenda' is a feminine word, even though it ends in 'a' (like many masculine words). You always say 'la agenda' or 'una agenda'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Schedule vs. Planner
While 'agenda' often refers to the physical book/app, it can also mean 'schedule' or 'itinerary' in a general sense, especially when talking about how busy you are.
A list of topics prepared for discussion at a meeting.
agenda(noun)
agenda
?list of topics for a meeting
,program
?list of events
order of business
?formal meeting structure
📝 In Action
El primer punto de la agenda es la aprobación del acta anterior.
B1The first item on the agenda is the approval of the previous minutes.
Enviaron la agenda de la conferencia por correo electrónico.
B2They sent the conference program (or agenda) by email.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse 'agenda' with 'schedule'
Mistake: "Using 'agenda' to mean a bus or train schedule."
Correction: For transportation times, use 'horario.' 'Agenda' is for personal appointments or meeting topics.
An underlying plan or set of goals guiding future actions.
agenda(noun)
agenda
?underlying plan or set of goals
,policy platform
?political objectives
motive
?hidden reason or plan
📝 In Action
La oposición criticó la agenda económica del gobierno.
C1The opposition criticized the government's economic policy platform (or agenda).
Muchos sospechan que la empresa tiene una agenda oculta.
C2Many suspect that the company has a hidden agenda.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
This meaning is often used when discussing what a large group (like a government or corporation) intends to achieve over a long period, especially in serious or formal discussions.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: agenda
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'agenda' to mean a list of discussion topics, not a physical book?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'agenda' masculine or feminine?
'Agenda' is always feminine. You must use 'la agenda' or 'una agenda,' even though it ends in the letter 'a' (like many words that are feminine).
How do I say 'to put something on the schedule' using 'agenda'?
The most common way is using the related verb 'agendar': 'Voy a agendar la cita' (I am going to schedule the appointment). You can also say 'anotar en la agenda' (to write down in the planner).