La cita
Example: La cita del periodista fue publicada en el periódico.
Definition
"La cita" in journalism refers to the exact words or statement taken from a person, often a journalist or interviewee, which is used in an article or report to provide authenticity or support to the content being presented.
Etymology
The term "la cita" comes from the Spanish verb 'citar,' which means 'to quote' or 'to summon.' Originally from Latin 'citare,' meaning 'to put in motion' or 'to call,' it evolved to signify the act of referencing someone's words, which is why in journalism, "la cita" means a quotation.
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"La cita" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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