programado
“programado” means “scheduled” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
scheduled
Also: planned, set
📝 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.
programmed
Also: coded
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: programado
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'El concierto está programado,' what are you saying?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the noun 'programa' (public notice), which comes from Latin 'programma' and Greek 'programma'. The '-ado' ending was added in Spanish to turn it into a description of something that has been set or written down.
First recorded: Early 20th century (in its modern scheduling/technical sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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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.