perfil de citas
/peɾfil de θitas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dating profile" is translated into Spanish as perfil de citas.
The term perfil de citas is used generally across the Spanish-speaking world to refer to a user's bio and photos on apps like Tinder or Bumble.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of perfil (profile) and de citas (of dates or dating).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change the noun perfil to perfiles while keeping de citas the same.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾfil de θitas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a cita is not just a romantic date but is also the standard word for a professional appointment, such as with a doctor or lawyer.
- The word perfil shares its roots with the English word 'profile', as both evolved from a concept of tracing an 'outline' or an 'edge' rather than a description of a person's character.
- While perfil de citas is the technical term, many young speakers simply use the English word 'profile' or 'bio' when discussing their apps, as English tech terminology often replaces local terms in digital contexts.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría actualizar mi perfil de citas.I would like to update my dating profile.
- ¿Has visto su perfil para citas?Have you seen his/her dating profile?
- ¿Qué opinas de su perfil de búsqueda de pareja?What do you think of his/her dating profile?
- Su perfil de citas es muy divertido.His dating profile is very fun.
- He revisado mi perfil de citas hoy.I checked my dating profile today.
- Necesito mejorar mi perfil de citas.I need to improve my dating profile.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are chatting at a cafe about online dating.
- Alejandro¿Tienes un perfil de citas en esta aplicación?Do you have a dating profile on this app?
- ElenaSí, lo creé la semana pasada.Yes, I created it last week.
- AlejandroTu perfil de citas tiene fotos muy buenas.Your dating profile has very good photos.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro, me alegra que te guste.Thanks, Alejandro, I'm glad you like it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, perfil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
