fecha de la cita
/fet͡ʃa de la θita/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for appointment date is fecha de la cita.
This phrase refers to the specific day and time when a meeting or professional consultation is scheduled to occur. The word cita is the standard term used when referring to professional or medical appointments.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fecha (date), de la (of the) and cita (appointment).
How do you pronounce it?
/fetʃa de la θita/
Did you know?
- The word cita is also used to refer to a 'quote' or 'citation' from a book or a famous person.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a cita may be scheduled for a specific time, but arriving slightly later is often socially acceptable and not viewed as being late.
- While cita means 'appointment' in a professional context, it is also the word used for a romantic 'date'.
Examples in context
- Tenemos que confirmar la fecha de la cita con el cliente.We need to confirm the appointment date with the client.
- Por favor, indícame la fecha y hora del encuentro.Please, let me know the appointment date and time.
- Nos vemos el martes 15 de octubre en el restaurante nuevo.Let's meet on Tuesday, October 15th, at the new restaurant.
- ¿Podrías confirmar si te viene bien el miércoles a las 4 de la tarde, por favor? Gracias.Could you confirm if Wednesday at 4 p.m. works for you, please? Thank you.
- ¿Cuál es la fecha de la cita?What is the appointment date?
- ¿Podría confirmarme la fecha de la cita?Could you confirm the appointment date for me?
- Necesito cambiar la fecha de la cita médica.I need to change the medical appointment date.
- La fecha de la cita es el lunes.The appointment date is on Monday.
Example conversation
Alejandro calls the dental clinic to verify his schedule with María.
- AlejandroHola, ¿cuál es la fecha de la cita?Hello, what is the appointment date?
- MaríaEs el quince de marzo, Alejandro.It is March 15th, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPerfecto, gracias por la información.Perfect, thanks for the information.
- MaríaDe nada, que tengas un buen día.You're welcome, have a good day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
