Noun · A2 · Spanish glossary
Cita: appointment
cita
Pronunciation: SEE-tah (stress the capital letters)
Cita means “appointment” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: appointment; date
- How to say it: SEE-tah
- Gender: la cita
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “cita” means and how to use it
Cita means “appointment” (with a doctor, for example) and also “date” in the romantic sense. It can also mean “quotation.”
Gender and plural
- Gender: la cita (feminine)
- Plural: las citas
Examples with audio
- Tengo una cita con el médico.I have an appointment with the doctor.
- Mi cita es a las cuatro.My appointment is at four.
- Anoche tuvo una cita con su novio.Last night she had a date with her boyfriend.
Usage tip
The verb “citar” means “to quote” or “to summon.” For a date as a calendar day, use “fecha”: ¿Cuál es la fecha de hoy?
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “appointment” in Spanish?
“appointment” in Spanish is “cita.” It is pronounced SEE-tah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “cita”?
Say SEE-tah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “cita” masculine or feminine?
Cita is feminine: “la cita.” The plural is “citas.”
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