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Spanish Phrase

Por favor, respeta el horario asignado.

/por faˈβor reˈspɛɾ.ta el oɾaˈɣi.o aˈsiɣnaˈðo/
Meaning"Please respect the assigned schedule."
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Meaning

A courteous request asking someone to follow the specific timetable that has been set. The phrase combines politeness (por favor) with a direct command (respeta) to emphasize the importance of adhering to the schedule.

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When to use

Use this sentence in formal or semi‑formal contexts such as workplaces, schools, training sessions, or any situation where a clear schedule has been communicated and you need to remind participants to keep to it.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Porfavor,respetaelhorarioasignado.

1

Por favor

A polite phrase used to soften requests, placed at the beginning of a sentence.

2

Imperative (respeta)

The verb "respetar" in the tú‑imperative form, used for direct commands.

3

Definite article (el)

Specifies a particular schedule that has already been mentioned or is known to both speakers.

4

Past participle as adjective (asignado)

"Asignado" functions as an adjective describing the schedule; it agrees in gender and number with "horario".

🗨In Conversation

A

El taller comienza a las 10:00 y termina a las 12:00.

The workshop starts at 10:00 and ends at 12:00.

Entendido, por favor, respeta el horario asignado.

Got it, please respect the assigned schedule.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Por favor, respete el horario asignado.

    Use the tú‑imperative "respeta" for a direct command; "respete" is the formal imperative or subjunctive form.

  • Por favor, respeta un horario asignado.

    The sentence refers to a specific schedule, so the definite article "el" is required.

↔Alternatives

  • Por favor, cumple con el horario establecido.

    Please comply with the established schedule.

  • Te pido que respetes el horario asignado.

    I ask you to respect the assigned schedule.

  • Respeta el horario que se ha fijado, por favor.

    Please respect the schedule that has been set.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries punctuality is a sign of respect, especially in professional environments. Adding "por favor" before an imperative softens the command and makes it sound more courteous, which helps maintain a positive tone while still conveying the necessity of following the schedule.