Tengo una cita con el médico a las 3 de la tarde.
English: I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.
cita /θˈita/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "appointment".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish)
- Source term
- appointment
- Translation
- cita
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | cita |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | citas |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la cita
- Examples
- Esto es la cita.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Pidió una cita con el dentista.
English: She made an appointment with the dentist.
No olvides tu cita de mañana.
English: Don't forget your appointment tomorrow.
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