confirmar cita
/konfiɾmaɾ θita/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'confirm appointment' is translated into Spanish as confirmar cita.
The phrase confirmar la cita is used to verify that a scheduled meeting or professional visit will take place as planned. This can be used for both professional appointments, such as with a lawyer or doctor and social appointments, such as a date or meeting a friend. If the appointment is specifically for a doctor, it is common to add médica to specify the type, resulting in confirmar la cita médica.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a complete sentence, you will almost always include the definite article la between the verb and the noun, such as in confirmar la cita.
How do you pronounce it?
/konfiɾmaɾ θita/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, cita also means a quotation from a book or a famous person. If you see cita in a literary context, it refers to a cited passage rather than a scheduled meeting.
- While confirmar la cita is standard, in some Latin American countries, failing to confirm a professional appointment via a message or call can be seen as a sign that the appointment is implicitly cancelled.
- The word cita is an unusual relative of the English word 'citation', as both derive from the same root meaning 'to summon' or 'to call upon'.
Examples in context
- Quisiera confirmar mi cita de mañana.I would like to confirm my appointment for tomorrow.
Example conversation
Lucía calls Alejandro's office to verify her visit.
- LucíaHola, quiero confirmar cita para el lunes.Hello, I want to confirm my appointment for Monday.
- AlejandroUn momento, Lucía, voy a revisar.One moment, Lucía, I am going to check.
- AlejandroSí, todo está listo para las diez.Yes, everything is set for ten o'clock.
- LucíaGracias por ayudarme a confirmar cita.Thank you for helping me confirm the appointment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cita, confirmar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
