schedule
A plan that lists events, tasks, or appointments along with the specific times they are intended to happen. It serves as a structural guide to help individuals or organizations manage their time and resources effectively.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I need to check my schedule before I commit to going to the party on Friday.
I have to look at my calendar of events before deciding if I can attend the social gathering.
The committee has published a revised schedule for the upcoming international summit.
The group released a new timeline of events for the next global meeting.
My schedule is totally packed this week, so I don't think I can hang out.
I am very busy with many appointments this week, so I have no free time.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the word 'Sketch'. A schedule is like a 'sketch' of your day—it outlines what you will do before you actually do it.
Quiz rápido
The construction crew worked late every night to ensure the bridge was finished ______ schedule.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: on
Ejemplos
I need to check my schedule before I commit to going to the party on Friday.
everydayI have to look at my calendar of events before deciding if I can attend the social gathering.
The committee has published a revised schedule for the upcoming international summit.
formalThe group released a new timeline of events for the next global meeting.
My schedule is totally packed this week, so I don't think I can hang out.
informalI am very busy with many appointments this week, so I have no free time.
The course schedule outlines all the lecture topics and assignment deadlines for the semester.
academicThe academic plan lists every class subject and the dates when homework is due.
We are currently running two weeks behind schedule on the software development project.
businessWe are finishing the work later than the date we originally planned for the project.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
on schedule
happening at the time that was originally planned
to stick to a schedule
to follow a plan exactly as it was created
work schedule
the specific hours or days an employee is expected to be at work
Se confunde a menudo con
An agenda is a list of items to be discussed in a specific meeting, while a schedule is a broader timeline of events or tasks.
In UK English, timetable is used for transport and schools; in US English, schedule is used for almost everything including those contexts.
Notas de uso
The word can be used as both a noun and a verb. In North American English, it is usually pronounced with a 'sk' sound (/ˈskɛdʒuːl/), while in British English, a 'sh' sound is more traditional (/ˈʃɛdjuːl/).
Errores comunes
Learners often use the preposition 'in' when they should use 'on' (e.g., saying 'in schedule' instead of the correct 'on schedule').
Truco para recordar
Think of the word 'Sketch'. A schedule is like a 'sketch' of your day—it outlines what you will do before you actually do it.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Late Latin 'schedula', meaning a small slip of paper or a leaf of parchment.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many Western business cultures, punctuality and adhering strictly to a schedule are seen as signs of professionalism and respect.
Quiz rápido
The construction crew worked late every night to ensure the bridge was finished ______ schedule.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: on
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