Spanish Conversation · Level 125
59 words
Spanish word
citar
Pronunciation
IPA/θiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmake an appointment
Example
La clínica me citó para mañana a las diez.
The clinic made an appointment for me tomorrow at ten.
More examples
¿Puedes citar al especialista para el lunes?
Can you make an appointment with the specialist for Monday?
Core concept
Scheduling a specific day and time to meet or be seen.
Common phrases
citar para mañana
make an appointment for tomorrow
citar al especialista
make an appointment with the specialist
Similar words
concertar: Coordinates a meeting time and terms with the other person until both agree.
reservar: Books or holds a seat, table, or place ahead of time so it is reserved for later.
programar: Places an event or task on a schedule for a particular date and time.
agendar: Adds an appointment or task to a calendar or planner to manage commitments.
Definition in Spanish
Pedir o acordar el día y la hora para reunirse o ser atendido.
Word origin
From Latin citare 'to call or summon', Spanish citar developed into meaning arranging or fixing a particular day and hour to meet or receive attention.
Usage tips
- Use quedar for casual meetups while citar is used for formal appointments or official summons, and citar commonly appears as 'citar a alguien para [día/hora]'.