sin cita previa
/sin θita pɾebja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "walk-in" (as an adjective meaning without appointments before) is translated into Spanish as sin cita previa.
For example, if you want to describe a business that accepts walk-ins, you would often use the phrase atención sin cita previa (walk-in service).
Meaning: without appointments before (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase sin cita previa literally translates to "without prior appointment."
How does it change in a sentence?
In casual speech, the word previa can be omitted, allowing you to simply say sin cita to mean "without appointment".
How do you pronounce it?
/sin θita pɾebja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, cita is the word used for both a professional 'appointment' and a romantic 'date'.
- While sin cita previa refers to a 'walk-in' visit, the verb citar is also used to 'quote' a source in an academic paper.
- If you enter a government building sin cita, you will likely be asked to take a turno, which is a numbered ticket to manage your place in the queue.
Examples in context
- ¿Aceptan personas que entran sin cita?Do you accept walk-ins?
- En esta peluquería, puedes llegar y ser atendido sin cita.In this hair salon, you can walk in and be attended to without an appointment.
- ¿Puedo entrar sin cita previa?Can I come in without an appointment?
- Es un servicio sin cita previa.It is a walk-in service.
Example conversation
Alejandro is calling a hair salon to ask about availability.
- AlejandroHola, ¿tienen algún servicio sin cita previa?Hello, do you have any walk-in services?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, pero hay mucha espera hoy.Yes, Alejandro, but there is a long wait today.
- AlejandroNo importa, iré ahora mismo.It doesn't matter, I'll go right now.
- LucíaPerfecto, te esperamos aquí, Alejandro.Perfect, we'll wait for you here, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
