horario
“horario” means “schedule” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
schedule, timetable
Also: working hours, office hours
📝 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.
hourly
Also: time-related
📝 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.
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Words that translate to "horario" in Spanish:
hourly→office hours→schedule→time-related→timetable→working hours→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: horario
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'horario'?
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The word comes directly from the Latin *horarius*, which means 'pertaining to the hour' or 'hourly'. It is built upon the Latin root *hora*, meaning 'hour' or 'time', the same root that gives us the Spanish word 'hora'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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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.