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calendario

/ka-len-DA-rio/

calendar

A simple wall calendar object hanging on a pastel wall, represented by several large, colorful squares arranged in a grid pattern, suggesting organized days.

The word calendario can refer to a physical object used to organize days, weeks, and months.

calendario(noun)

mA1

calendar

?

system or physical object

Also:

almanac

?

older, detailed calendar book

📝 In Action

Tengo un calendario de pared muy grande en la cocina.

A1

I have a very large wall calendar in the kitchen.

El calendario gregoriano es el más usado en el mundo.

A2

The Gregorian calendar is the most used in the world.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • almanaque (almanac)

Common Collocations

  • calendario anual – annual calendar
  • calendario escolar – school calendar

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

Even though many Spanish words ending in '-a' are feminine, 'calendario' ends in '-o' and is always masculine, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Easy Cognate

This word looks and sounds almost exactly like its English counterpart, making it very easy to remember.

A visual representation of a schedule on a clipboard, showing three distinct icons (a coffee cup, a book, and a running shoe) listed vertically next to simple lines, symbolizing planned events.

Calendario can also mean a schedule, which is a list of planned events or activities.

calendario(noun)

mB1

schedule

?

list of planned events or activities

Also:

timeline

?

sequence of due dates

,

timetable

?

especially for public events or school

📝 In Action

Necesitamos revisar el calendario de entregas del proyecto.

B1

We need to check the project delivery schedule (timeline).

El calendario de partidos de fútbol fue anunciado ayer.

B2

The football match schedule was announced yesterday.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • calendario de eventos – events schedule
  • establecer un calendario – to establish a timeline

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

In professional or academic settings, 'calendario' often means 'timeline' or 'due dates,' implying a fixed structure of deadlines that must be followed.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: calendario

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'calendario' to mean 'schedule' or 'timeline'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cómo se dice 'to mark the calendar' en español?

The most common way is 'marcar en el calendario' (to mark on the calendar) or 'apuntar en el calendario' (to write down on the calendar).

Does 'calendario' ever refer to a specific day?

No, 'calendario' refers to the whole system or schedule. To talk about a specific day, use 'fecha' (date) or 'día' (day).