horario
/oh-RAH-ree-oh/
schedule
This image shows a simple daily schedule (horario), listing planned activities.
horario(noun)
schedule
?A plan listing times for events, classes, or appointments
,timetable
?For public transport or school classes
working hours
?When talking about a job or business opening times
,office hours
?Specific times a professional is available
📝 In Action
¿Cuál es el horario de la biblioteca?
A1What is the library's schedule/opening hours?
Mi nuevo horario de trabajo es de 9 a 5.
A2My new work schedule is from 9 to 5.
Tengo que revisar el horario del tren antes de comprar el billete.
B1I have to check the train timetable before buying the ticket.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in '-o', remember 'horario' is always masculine, so you use 'el horario' or 'un horario'.
Using 'de'
To specify what the schedule is for, use 'de': 'horario de clases' (class schedule), 'horario de atención' (service hours).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Schedule vs. Time
Mistake: "Using 'horario' when you mean 'hora' (time)."
Correction: Horario means the whole plan (the schedule); hora means a specific point in time (e.g., '¿Qué hora es?' - What time is it?).
⭐ Usage Tips
Asking for Hours
When asking about opening or closing times for a place, simply asking '¿Cuál es su horario?' is the most natural way.
The image illustrates something occurring hourly (horario), showing events separated by consistent time intervals.
📝 In Action
La rotación horaria de la Tierra es constante.
B2The hourly rotation of the Earth is constant.
Necesitamos un sistema de medición horario más preciso.
C1We need a more precise hourly measurement system.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement
As an adjective, 'horario' must match the noun it describes in number and gender (e.g., 'rotación horaria', 'movimientos horarios').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: horario
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'horario'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'horario' and 'hora'?
'Hora' means a specific time (like 3:00 PM) or a duration (one hour). 'Horario' means the entire plan or list of times (the schedule or timetable for a week of classes or a day of work).
Can I use 'horario' to mean 'time zone'?
No, while related to time, the correct term for 'time zone' in Spanish is 'huso horario' (literally 'hourly spindle'). 'Horario' alone refers only to a schedule or timetable.