programa
“programa” means “program / show” in Spanish (television or radio).
program / show, program / plan, program / software
Also: schedule, curriculum, brochure
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¿Cuál es tu programa de televisión favorito?
A1What is your favorite television program/show?
El programa del festival incluye tres conciertos.
A2The festival's program/schedule includes three concerts.
Necesito instalar un programa para editar fotos en mi computadora.
B1I need to install a program/software to edit photos on my computer.
El programa de estudios para la clase de historia es muy interesante.
B2The curriculum for the history class is very interesting.
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Quick Quiz: programa
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Which sentence uses 'programa' correctly?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin 'programma', which itself comes from the Greek 'prógramma'. It literally meant 'a public written notice', from 'pro-' (before) and 'grámma' (something written). Over time, its meaning expanded to any kind of plan or schedule written out beforehand.
First recorded: Early 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'programa' masculine if it ends in '-a'?
It's a great question! Many Spanish nouns that end in '-ma', '-pa', or '-ta' and come from the Greek language are masculine. 'Programa' is one of them. Other common examples are 'el problema' (the problem), 'el tema' (the topic), 'el mapa' (the map), and 'el planeta' (the planet). It's a pattern you just have to get used to, but once you know it, you'll spot it everywhere!
What's the difference between 'programa' and 'horario'?
'Programa' is broader. It can be a plan or a list of activities, like 'el programa del festival'. 'Horario' specifically refers to a timetable with hours, like 'mi horario de clases' (my class schedule). So, a 'programa' might contain an 'horario'.