programado
/pro-gra-MA-do/
scheduled
A train at the station represents something scheduled for a specific time.
programado(adjective)
scheduled
?related to a specific time
planned
?decided in advance
,set
?a fixed date or event
📝 In Action
El examen está programado para las diez de la mañana.
A2The exam is scheduled for ten in the morning.
Tenemos un viaje programado para el próximo mes.
B1We have a trip planned for next month.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the word to the object
Since this acts like an adjective here, the ending changes to 'programada' if you are talking about something feminine, like 'una reunión' (a meeting).
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional Tone
Using 'programado' sounds a bit more organized and professional than just saying 'planeado'.
A robot represents the concept of being programmed for specific tasks.
📝 In Action
Este software ya viene programado para detectar errores.
B2This software comes already programmed to detect errors.
El termostato está programado a 22 grados.
B1The thermostat is set to 22 degrees.
A completed arrangement of flowers illustrates a task that has been programmed or scheduled to completion.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Haber'
When you use 'programado' with the helper verb 'he', 'has', 'ha', etc., it never changes its ending: 'Hemos programado la reunión' (We have scheduled the meeting).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: programado
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'El concierto está programado,' what are you saying?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'programado' only for computers?
No! It is used just as often for calendars, events, and personal plans. If you have a dentist appointment, it is 'programado'.
Can I use it to describe a person?
Usually, no. You wouldn't say a person is 'programado' unless you mean they are like a robot. You would say their *schedule* is programado.