salir en una cita
/saliɾ en una θita/from spelling rules
To say "wanna go on a date" in Spanish, you say salir en una cita.
The phrase salir en una cita is a way to ask someone to go out with you for a romantic encounter. In many Spanish-speaking contexts, speakers often use the shorthand salir (to go out) to ask someone on a date.
Which one should you use?
While salir en una cita refers to the specific act of going on a single date, the related phrase salir con alguien refers to the ongoing state of dating or being in a relationship with someone.
How do you pronounce it?
/saliɾ en una θita/
Did you know?
- The word cita is used not only for romantic dates but also for professional appointments, such as a 'doctor's appointment'.
- The word cita shares a common ancestor with the English word 'cite', as both trace back to the idea of 'summoning' or 'calling' someone.
Example conversation
Mateo is talking to Elena at a coffee shop.
- MateoElena, ¿quieres salir en una cita conmigo?Elena, do you want to go on a date with me?
- Elena¡Sí! Me encantaría salir contigo.Yes! I would love to go out with you.
- Mateo¿Te parece bien ir al cine?Does going to the cinema sound good to you?
- ElenaMe parece perfecto, Mateo.That sounds perfect, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cita, en, salir, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
