cita romántica
/θita ɾomantika/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'romantic date' is translated into Spanish as cita romántica.
cita romántica is used to describe a planned meeting between two people who are attracted to each other or are in a relationship. While cita romántica specifically means 'romantic date', you might also use salida romántica to mean a 'romantic outing'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun cita (date or appointment) and the adjective romántica (romantic).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you must change both the noun and the adjective to their feminine plural forms: citas románticas.
How do you pronounce it?
/θita ɾomantika/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, cita also refers to a quotation from a book or a speech, using the same word for a romantic meeting and a literary reference.
- Because cita shares a root with the verb citar, it also carries the sense of being 'summoned' or 'called'. In a legal context, a cita could refer to a formal summons to appear in court.
- The word cita is used for everything from a doctor's appointment to a formal business meeting. If you simply say tengo una cita, you might sound much more romantic than you intended if the listener thinks you are talking about work.
Examples in context
- Tom y Mary tuvieron una cita romántica en un restaurante caro.Tom and Mary had a romantic date at an expensive restaurant.This sentence shows how to use cita romántica in the context of a restaurant.Tatoeba #14010415 by mervert1, translation #6114021 by CK
- ¡Me encantaría invitarte a una cita romántica la próxima semana!I would love to invite you on a romantic date next week!
- ¿Aceptas tener un encuentro romántico conmigo en ese restaurante elegante?Would you agree to have a romantic date with me at that fancy restaurant?
- Te propongo una salida romántica al cine para ver la nueva película.I suggest a romantic outing to the movie theater to watch the latest film.
- Vayamos a una salida romántica a la playa para disfrutar del atardecer.Let's go on a romantic outing to the beach to enjoy the sunset.
- Tengo una cita romántica esta noche.I have a romantic date tonight.
- Esa fue una cita romántica muy especial.That was a very special romantic date.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about their plans for the weekend.
- MateoElena, ¿quieres tener una cita romántica este sábado?Elena, do you want to have a romantic date this Saturday?
- Elena¡Sí, me encantaría! ¿A dónde iremos?Yes, I would love to! Where will we go?
- MateoTengo un lugar especial en mente.I have a special place in mind.
- ElenaPerfecto, me sorprenderás entonces.Perfect, you will surprise me then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
