How to Say "you program" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “you program” is “programas” — B1 level.

English → SpanishB1

programas

verbB1

informal singular present tense

A stylized illustration of a young person sitting at a desk, actively typing on a laptop keyboard, engaged in coding or setting up a plan.

Examples

¿A qué hora programas la cita con el dentista?

At what time do you schedule the appointment with the dentist?

Tú programas las luces para que se enciendan solas.

You program the lights so they turn on by themselves.

Regular -AR Verb

This verb follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar. The '-as' ending is the predictable way to talk about what 'tú' (you, informal) do right now.

Confusing Tenses

Mistake: “Usar 'programas' para el futuro: 'Mañana programas la reunión.'”

Correction: While sometimes used for near future, it's better to use the proper future tense or 'ir a': 'Mañana vas a programar la reunión' (Tomorrow you are going to schedule the meeting).

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Related Translations

programs→schedules→shows→you plan→you schedule→

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