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rutinario

roo-tee-NAH-ryoh/rutiˈnaɾjo/

“rutinario” means “routine” in Spanish (daily tasks or procedures).

routine

Also: ordinary, monotonous
A row of identical small blue houses with white fences and green lawns under a bright sun.

📝 In Action

Hago el mismo trabajo rutinario todos los días.

A2

I do the same routine work every day.

Fue solo un examen médico rutinario.

B1

It was just a routine medical checkup.

La vida en el campo puede ser muy rutinaria.

B2

Life in the countryside can be very routine.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • examen rutinario – routine checkup/test
  • procedimiento rutinario – routine procedure
  • trabajo rutinario – routine work

Idioms & Expressions

  • caer en lo rutinario – to get stuck in a rut or lose excitement by doing the same things

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "rutinario" in Spanish:

monotonous→ordinary→routine→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: rutinario

Question 1 of 3

Which of these phrases correctly describes a 'routine task'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
rutina(routine) — Noun
rutinariamente(routinely) — Adverb
rutinarismo(excessive attachment to routine) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish word 'rutina' (routine), which was borrowed from the French 'route' (path or road). It literally implies following a well-traveled path or track.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: routineFrench: routinier

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'rutinario' be used to describe a person?

Yes. If you call someone 'un hombre rutinario,' it means he is a man of habit who likes following the same routine every day.

What is the difference between 'rutina' and 'rutinario'?

'Rutina' is a noun (the thing), like 'I have a routine.' 'Rutinario' is an adjective (the description), like 'This is a routine day.'

Does 'rutinario' always have a negative meaning like 'boring'?

Not necessarily. While it can imply boredom, in medical or official contexts, it simply means 'standard' or 'regular' without any negative feeling.