citación
“citación” means “summons” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
summons
Also: subpoena, notification
📝 In Action
He recibido una citación judicial para testificar el lunes.
B2I have received a court summons to testify on Monday.
La citación para la junta de vecinos se envió por correo.
B1The notice for the neighborhood meeting was sent by mail.
Si ignoras la citación, podrías tener problemas legales.
B2If you ignore the summons, you could have legal problems.
citation
Also: quoting
📝 In Action
La citación de las fuentes es obligatoria en este ensayo.
C1Citing sources is mandatory in this essay.
Tu tesis tiene un formato de citación incorrecto.
C1Your thesis has an incorrect citation format.
Usa normas APA para la citación bibliográfica.
B2Use APA standards for bibliographic citation.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: citación
Question 1 of 3
If you receive a 'citación judicial', where should you go?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'citatio', which comes from 'citare' (to put in motion, to call, to summon).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'citación' for a doctor's appointment?
Generally, no. For a doctor, you should use 'una cita médica'. 'Citación' sounds like you are in legal trouble!
Is 'citación' common in daily speech?
Only if you work in law or are a student. Most people use 'cita' for their daily schedules.
Is it the same as a 'subpoena'?
Yes, in a legal context, 'citación' is the closest equivalent to a subpoena or summons.