aplicación de citas
/aplikaθjon de θitas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dating app" is translated into Spanish as aplicación de citas.
This phrase refers to a mobile application used to find and meet people for romantic relationships.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase aplicación de citas is composed of aplicación (application) and de citas (of dates or appointments).
Which one should you use?
While aplicación de citas is the standard term, you may see several variations. App de citas is a common shortening used in casual conversation, and app para ligar specifically implies an app used for flirting or hooking up. Aplicación para citas is a more formal way to express the concept.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The formal term Aplicación para citas is especially common in Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "dating apps", change the singular aplicación to its plural form to get aplicaciones de citas.
How do you pronounce it?
/aplikaθjon de θitas/
Did you know?
- The term cita is often used to describe a 'summons' or 'citation' in legal contexts, showing the word's root in formally calling someone to a place.
- The term aplicación shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'apply', as both stem from the Latin root for 'folding' or 'placing' something onto something else.
- The word citas in aplicación de citas can refer to both a romantic date and a professional business appointment.
Examples in context
- Estoy utilizando una aplicación de citasI am using a dating app
- ¿Has probado esa app para ligar?Have you tried that dating app?
- He descargado una aplicación de citas nueva.I have downloaded a new dating app.
- ¿Es difícil encontrar pareja en una aplicación de citas?Is it difficult to find a partner on a dating app?
- Esa aplicación de citas es muy popular aquí.That dating app is very popular here.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about their love lives.
- ElenaJavier, ¿estás usando alguna aplicación de citas?Javier, are you using any dating app?
- JavierSí, pero no he conocido a nadie interesante.Yes, but I haven't met anyone interesting.
- ElenaYo borré mi aplicación de citas el mes pasado.I deleted my dating app last month.
- JavierQuizás sea mejor conocer a alguien en persona.Maybe it is better to meet someone in person.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aplicación, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
