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How to Say "timetable" in Spanish

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horario

oh-RAH-ree-oh/oˈɾa.rjo/

nounA1general
Use 'horario' when referring to the schedule of public transport (like buses or trains) or the specific times for classes, appointments, or opening hours of a place.
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/schedule?

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-rio/ka.lenˈda.ɾjo/

nounB1general
Use 'calendario' for a broader schedule of events, deadlines, or important dates, especially in professional or academic project planning.
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.

Horario vs. Calendario

The most common mistake is using 'calendario' for daily schedules like transport or class times. Remember that 'horario' is for specific, often recurring, time slots, while 'calendario' is for a broader list of dates and events.

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