programa tu cita hoy
/pɾoɡɾama tu θita oi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "schedule your appointment today" can be translated into Spanish as programa tu cita hoy.
This phrase is used as a request or instruction for someone to set a date and time for a professional meeting or service. You can use the verb programar or the common alternative agendar, which specifically refers to the act of putting an appointment on a calendar.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase programa tu cita hoy is composed of programa (schedule/program), tu (your), cita (appointment/date) and hoy (today).
Which one should you use?
You might also see agenda tu cita hoy used. For more emphasis on the immediacy of 'today', some forms use hoy mismo or the more formal el día de hoy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form programa tu cita hoy uses the informal imperative (tú).
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoɡɾama tu θita oi/
Did you know?
- The word cita is used for both a professional appointment and a romantic date. Depending on the context, tengo una cita could mean you are seeing a doctor or going on a first date.
- The word programa originates from the Ancient Greek word πρόγραμμα, which literally meant a public notice or a written announcement posted in a public place.
- While cita means 'appointment', in some contexts it can also mean a direct quote from a book or a person.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿puedes programar tu cita hoy mismo con el doctor?Hi, can you schedule your appointment today with the doctor?
- ¡Claro! Programe su cita hoy mismo.Of course! Schedule your appointment today.
- ¡De una! Agendemos tu cita hoy mismo.Sure thing! Let's schedule your appointment today.
- Programa tu cita hoy para evitar esperas.Schedule your appointment today to avoid waiting.
- Si quieres el lunes, programa tu cita hoy.If you want Monday, schedule your appointment today.
- Programa tu cita hoy a través de nuestra web.Schedule your appointment today through our website.
Example conversation
Mateo is talking to Elena about a dental checkup.
- MateoElena, necesitas ir al dentista.Elena, you need to go to the dentist.
- ElenaLo sé, pero no tengo tiempo.I know, but I don't have time.
- MateoEs rápido, programa tu cita hoy mismo.It's quick, schedule your appointment today.
- ElenaEstá bien, lo haré ahora.Alright, I'll do it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cita, hoy, programa, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
