Cita (en. Appointment)

/ˈsi.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Reference to a scheduled meeting between people.
I have a medical appointment for next Monday.
Tengo una cita médica para el próximo lunes.
Excerpt from a text that is mentioned as a reference.
In his essay, he made a quote from a famous author.
En su ensayo, hizo una cita de un famoso autor.
Commitment or agreement for a meeting.
She has an appointment with her lawyer to discuss the case.
Ella tiene una cita con su abogado para discutir el caso.

Etymology

From Latin 'cita', which means summons.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To make an appointment
To schedule a meeting with someone.
hacer una cita
Prior appointment
Appointment that must be arranged before the meeting.
cita previa
Love date
Romantic encounter between two people.
cita de amor

Related Words

Interlocutor
Person with whom a conversation is carried out.
interlocutor
Meeting
Meeting of several people to address a common topic.
reunión
Assembly
Gathering of a group of people with a specific purpose.
asamblea

Slang Meanings

Informal romantic date.
We are going out together; it's just a date.
Vamos a salir juntos, es sólo una cita.
Hanging out with friends.
On Friday, I have a date with the guys.
El viernes tengo una cita con los chicos.