programación
“programación” means “programming” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
programming
Also: coding
📝 In Action
Estoy tomando un curso de programación en Python.
A2I am taking a programming course in Python.
La programación es una habilidad muy demandada hoy en día.
B1Programming is a very in-demand skill nowadays.
Hubo un error en la programación del software.
B2There was an error in the software's programming.
schedule
Also: programming / planning
📝 In Action
No me gusta la programación de este canal.
A2I don't like this channel's programming.
Consulté la programación del festival de música.
B1I checked the music festival's schedule.
La programación de las actividades comienza a las nueve.
B1The scheduling of activities starts at nine.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: programación
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the programming'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek word 'programma', which means a 'written public notice'. It moved through Latin into Spanish to describe things planned in advance.
First recorded: 19th century (modern usage)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'programación' only refer to computers?
No! While very common in tech, it also refers to the schedule of events for festivals, TV channels, or radio stations.
Is 'programación' masculine or feminine?
It is always feminine (la programación).
What is the difference between 'programa' and 'programación'?
A 'programa' is a single show or a single computer application. 'Programación' is the general concept of coding or the entire schedule of many shows.