Date (en. Date)

[deit]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A particular day on the calendar.
Today is an important date for our family.
Hoy es una fecha importante para nuestra familia.
A romantic meeting between two people.
They have a dinner date tonight.
Tienen una cita para cenar esta noche.
verb
To put a date on a document.
Don't forget to date your signature on the contract.
No olvides datar tu firma en el contrato.

Etymology

From English 'date', which comes from Latin 'data', the participle of the verb 'dare' meaning 'to give'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a date
To be in a social or romantic commitment.
tener una cita
blind date
Meeting between two people who do not know each other beforehand.
cita a ciegas
medical appointment
A scheduled meeting with a healthcare professional.
cita médica

Related Words

appointment
Scheduled meeting between people for various purposes.
cita
calendar
System for organizing the days and months of a year.
calendario
agenda
List of scheduled activities or meetings.
agenda

Slang Meanings

To go out
Let's go out together, like a date.
Vamos a dar una vuelta juntos, como una cita.
A little outing
I have a little outing with a guy I met.
Tengo una salidita con un chico que conocí.