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programa

programme; program

noun proh-GRAH-mah Common
Arts & Culture Performance

Origin: from Greek prógramma (public notice)

Also means

schedule; plan

Usage Note

Programa is masculine despite ending in -a — a pattern shared by Greek-origin words like tema, sistema, and idioma. It covers TV programmes, political programmes, software, and event schedules. The verb programar (to programme, to schedule) is a direct derivative. Learners often incorrectly assign feminine gender by analogy with the -a ending.

Examples

"El programa empieza a las nueve."

Natural Translation

The programme starts at nine.

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