citas
/θitas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word citas means planned meetings or social appointments, such as romantic dates.
In Spanish, citas is used to describe both romantic dates and professional or formal appointments. If you want to specifically refer to a blind date, you can use the phrase cita a ciegas.
Which one should you use?
While the English word 'dates' is most commonly associated with romantic contexts, the Spanish word citas covers both romantic dates and professional appointments.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of citas is cita.
How do you pronounce it?
/θitas/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use fechas when you are talking about social or romantic meetings. fechas refers specifically to calendar dates, such as January 1st.
Did you know?
- The word cita shares a linguistic root with the verb citar, which can also mean to 'cite' or 'quote' a source in an academic paper.
- In legal contexts, a cita might refer to a formal summons to appear before a judge or authority.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the nuance of a cita is so formal that 'going on a date' is often expressed through the verb salir (to go out) instead.
Examples in context
- Tras tantas citas, por fin se besaron.After so many dates, they finally kissed.This sentence shows the use of citas in the context of romantic encounters.Tatoeba #1116470 by Shishir, translation #1103040 by jamessilver
- El 21 de septiembre de 2024The 21st of September, 2024
- ¡Felices fiestas! Nos vemos en diciembreHappy holidays! See you in December
- Nos vemos a las 7See you at 7
- El acto se llevará a cabo el 10 de junio de 2022 a las 9 de la mañana.The event will take place on the 10th of June, 2022, at 9 in the morning.
- Tengo muchas citas esta semana.I have many dates this week.
- Las citas con los clientes son importantes.The appointments with clients are important.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about their love lives.
- LucíaTengo dos citas esta semana.I have two dates this week.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! ¿Dónde irán?That's great! Where will you go?
- LucíaAún no sé cuáles serán las citas.I don't know what the dates will be yet.
- AlejandroCuéntame todo mañana, Lucía.Tell me everything tomorrow, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
