citado
“citado” means “summoned” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
summoned, having an appointment
Also: called
📝 In Action
Estoy citado con el médico a las cinco de la tarde.
A2I have an appointment with the doctor at five in the afternoon.
El testigo fue citado para declarar mañana.
B1The witness was summoned to testify tomorrow.
Todos los empleados están citados en la sala de juntas.
B2All employees are called to meet in the boardroom.
aforementioned, cited
Also: above-mentioned
📝 In Action
El autor citado anteriormente explica bien el problema.
B2The previously cited author explains the problem well.
En la citada fecha, no hubo ningún incidente.
C1On the aforementioned date, there were no incidents.
Las leyes citadas son de cumplimiento obligatorio.
C1The cited laws are mandatory to follow.
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Quick Quiz: citado
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If you have a dentist appointment, how would you describe your status?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'citatus', which is the past form of 'citare', meaning to 'set in motion', 'summon', or 'call forward'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'citado' a verb or an adjective?
It is technically the past participle of the verb 'citar', but it is most commonly used as an adjective to describe someone who has an appointment or something that was mentioned.
Does 'citado' always mean something is legal?
No. While it is used for court summons, it is also the standard word for medical, professional, or academic appointments.
What is the difference between 'cita' and 'citado'?
A 'cita' is the noun (the appointment itself), while 'citado' is the description of the person or thing involved (the appointed person/the cited text).