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How to Say "timetable" in Spanish

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horario

oh-RAH-ree-ohoˈɾa.rjo

nounA1general
Use 'horario' when referring to the schedule of public transport, school classes, or general opening hours for places like libraries.
A colorful illustration of an open planner with simple icons representing various scheduled activities like reading, eating, and playing.

Examples

¿Cuál es el horario de la biblioteca?

What are the library's opening hours?

Mi nuevo horario de trabajo es de 9 a 5.

My new work schedule is from 9 to 5.

Tengo que revisar el horario del tren antes de comprar el billete.

I have to check the train timetable before buying the ticket.

Always Masculine

Even though it ends in '-o', remember 'horario' is always masculine, so you use 'el horario' or 'un horario'.

Using 'de'

To specify what the schedule is for, use 'de': 'horario de clases' (class schedule), 'horario de atención' (service hours).

Schedule vs. Time

Mistake: “Using 'horario' when you mean 'hora' (time).”

Correction: Horario means the whole plan (the schedule); hora means a specific point in time (e.g., '¿Qué hora es?' - What time is it?).

calendario

ka-len-DA-rioka.lenˈda.ɾjo

nounB1general
Use 'calendario' for a planned sequence of events, especially for projects, public events, or academic terms.
A visual representation of a schedule on a clipboard, showing three distinct icons (a coffee cup, a book, and a running shoe) listed vertically next to simple lines, symbolizing planned events.

Examples

Necesitamos revisar el calendario de entregas del proyecto.

We need to check the project delivery schedule (timeline).

El calendario de partidos de fútbol fue anunciado ayer.

The football match schedule was announced yesterday.

cuadrante

kwah-DRAHN-tehkwaˈðɾante

nounB1specific
Use 'cuadrante' specifically for a shift schedule, indicating who works when, often in a job or sports context.
A colorful wall chart with different colored magnets representing different workers on a weekly rotation.

Examples

Tengo que revisar el cuadrante para saber si trabajo el sábado.

I have to check the shift schedule to know if I work on Saturday.

El jefe aún no ha publicado el cuadrante del próximo mes.

The boss hasn't published next month's duty roster yet.

Hubo un error en el cuadrante y faltan dos enfermeros hoy.

There was a mistake in the schedule and two nurses are missing today.

Always Masculine

This word is always masculine. Even if it refers to a schedule for a group of women, you always say 'el cuadrante'.

Cuadrante vs. Horario

Mistake: “Using 'cuadrante' for a school timetable.”

Correction: Use 'horario' for school or general store hours. Use 'cuadrante' specifically for complex grids showing who works when.

Horario vs. Calendario vs. Cuadrante

Learners often use 'horario' for everything, but remember 'calendario' is for a sequence of events over time (like project deadlines) and 'cuadrante' is specifically for work shifts. 'Horario' is best for fixed times like classes or transport.

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