English–Spanish
“appointment” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈθita/
Example
Tengo una cita con María esta tarde.
I have an appointment with María this afternoon.
How to say “appointment” in Spanish
“Appointment” in Spanish is cita.
Arranged meeting time to see someone or receive a service.
Example sentences with cita
Para ver al especialista necesito una cita previa.
To see the specialist I need a prior appointment.
Tips for using cita
- The phrase tener una cita is often ambiguous between a professional appointment and a romantic date, so speakers normally add the person or purpose (for example con el médico or con María) to clarify.
Other Spanish words for “appointment”
¿Tienes un compromiso esta tarde?
Do you have an appointment this afternoon?
El nombramiento del nuevo director se anunció hoy.
Today the appointment of the new director was announced.