número de cita
/numeɾo de θita/from spelling rules
The English phrase "appointment number" is translated into Spanish as número de cita.
número de cita is used in administrative contexts, such as when checking in at a government agency or a doctor's office. In the hospitality industry, you may also use número de reserva to indicate an appointment number.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase número de cita is composed of número (number), de (of) and cita (appointment).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on the region, different terms may be used: – In Spain, you might use número de consulta or the informal número de ficha. – In Mexico, you may hear folio de cita to mean appointment folio or código de cita to mean appointment code. – In Argentina, the phrase número de turno is used. – In Chile, the phrase número de cupo is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/numeɾo de θita/
Did you know?
- While English uses 'appointment' for almost any meeting, using cita in some contexts can imply a romantic date, which might cause a misunderstanding if used inappropriately.
- The Spanish word cita is a direct relative of the English word 'citation', as both stem from the concept of being summoned or called.
- In some professional contexts, cita can also mean a 'quote' or 'citation' from a book, meaning the person is being 'called upon' as an authority.
Examples in context
- Por favor, anote su número de cita para futuras referencias.Please write down your appointment number for future reference.
- Mi número de turno en el médico es el 23.My appointment number at the doctor's office is 23.
- Anota tu número de ficha para asegurar tu lugar en la cola.Write down your appointment number to secure your place in line.
- ¿Cuál es su número de cita?What is your appointment number?
- Olvidé anotar mi número de cita.I forgot to write down my appointment number.
- Necesito el número de cita para entrar.I need the appointment number to enter.
Example conversation
At a medical clinic reception desk.
- LucíaHola, ¿me puede dar su número de cita?Hello, can you give me your appointment number?
- JavierClaro, mi número de cita es el doce.Sure, my appointment number is twelve.
- LucíaGracias, Javier, espere un momento por favor.Thank you, Javier, please wait a moment.
- JavierNo hay problema, Lucía.No problem, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cita, de, número, CC BY-SA 4.0.
