cita de juegos
/θita de xweɡos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'play date' is translated into Spanish as cita de juegos.
cita de juegos refers to a planned occasion for children to get together and play.
How do you pronounce it?
/θita de xweɡos/
Did you know?
- The word cita can refer to a romantic date, a medical appointment, or a literary quotation, making the context of cita de juegos essential to avoid confusion.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, children's social gatherings are often less structured than a formal 'play date' and are simply referred to as 'jugar con los amigos'.
- The word cita shares an ancestral root with the English word 'cite', as both stem from the idea of summoning or calling someone.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres venir a jugar a casa?Would you like to come play at my place?
Example conversation
Two parents talking about their children's schedules.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿quieres programar una cita de juegos?Daniel, do you want to schedule a play date?
- DanielSí, Elena. Me parece una idea excelente.Yes, Elena. I think that is an excellent idea.
- Elena¿Pueden venir a mi casa el sábado?Can you come to my house on Saturday?
- DanielPerfecto, allí estaremos el sábado.Perfect, we will be there on Saturday.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cita, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
