La cita
Example: Tengo una cita con el doctor a las cinco.
Definition
"La cita" is a noun in Spanish meaning an appointment or a scheduled meeting, often with a professional like a doctor, or a romantic meeting. It refers to a prearranged time to meet someone, as in "I have an appointment with the doctor at five."
Etymology
The Spanish word "la cita" comes from the verb 'citar,' which derives from the Latin 'citare,' meaning 'to summon' or 'to call.' Did you know? Originally, it implied calling someone to appear, which evolved into the modern sense of a planned meeting or appointment.
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"La cita" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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