cita para almorzar
/θita paɾa almoɾθaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lunch date" is translated into Spanish as cita para almorzar.
A cita para almorzar refers to a specific appointment or social engagement held for the purpose of eating lunch with another person.
How do you pronounce it?
/θita paɾa almoɾθaɾ/
Did you know?
- The word cita can refer to a romantic date, a medical appointment or a formal summons to court. The context of almorzar is often what clarifies if the meeting is social or professional.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the main meal of the day is eaten during the lunch hour and is much heavier than a typical English 'lunch'. This makes a cita para almorzar the primary social event of the workday.
- The verb almorzar comes from the Latin admordēre, which literally means 'to bite into' or 'to bite at'.
Examples in context
- Tengo una cita para almorzar con mi cliente.I have a lunch date with my client.
- ¿Te parece bien nuestra cita para almorzar?Is our lunch date okay with you?
- Olvidé la hora de nuestra cita para almorzar.I forgot the time of our lunch date.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking on the phone to confirm their plans.
- JavierHola Sofía, ¿confirmamos la cita para almorzar?Hello Sofía, are we confirming the lunch date?
- SofíaSí, Javier, me parece un plan perfecto.Yes, Javier, it sounds like a perfect plan to me.
- Javier¿Nos vemos en el restaurante a la una?Shall we meet at the restaurant at one?
- SofíaClaro, allí estaré.Sure, I will be there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries almorzar, cita, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
