citas
/SEE-tahs/
appointments
Professional meetings or scheduled consultations are referred to as citas (appointments).
📝 In Action
Tengo dos citas médicas la próxima semana.
A1I have two doctor's appointments next week.
Ella fue a muchas citas a ciegas antes de conocerlo.
A2She went on many blind dates before meeting him.
¿Cancelamos nuestras citas y nos quedamos en casa?
A2Should we cancel our plans (dates/appointments) and stay home?
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This is the plural form of the feminine noun 'cita'. Remember to use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'las citas', 'citas importantes').
⭐ Usage Tips
Date vs. Appointment
While 'cita' covers both romantic dates and formal appointments, the context usually makes the meaning clear. If you want to be specific, you can say 'cita romántica' (romantic date) or 'cita profesional' (professional appointment).
Words taken from a text or speech are called citas (quotations).
📝 In Action
El profesor pidió que incluyéramos al menos cinco citas en el ensayo.
B1The professor asked us to include at least five quotations in the essay.
Es importante verificar todas las citas bibliográficas.
C1It is important to verify all the bibliographic citations.
💡 Grammar Points
Meaning Connection
This meaning relates to the verb 'citar' (to quote or to summon). A quotation is like 'summoning' the words of another author.
The verb form citas means 'you cite' or 'you reference' a source.
citas(verb)
you cite
?Second person singular (tú) present indicative of 'citar'
you quote
?Second person singular (tú) present indicative of 'citar'
📝 In Action
Si citas a Cervantes, debes poner las comillas.
B1If you quote Cervantes, you must use quotation marks.
¿Qué fuente citas para esa afirmación tan fuerte?
B2What source are you citing for that strong claim?
💡 Grammar Points
Verb Form
'Citas' is the form of the verb 'citar' that goes with 'tú' (the informal 'you') in the present tense. It describes an action happening now or habitually.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'Tú citas' when you mean 'Tú tienes citas' (You have appointments)."
Correction: Remember the noun 'citas' (appointments) is far more common than the verb form 'citas' (you cite/quote) in daily conversation.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: citas
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation best fits the sentence: 'Siempre citas fuentes confiables.'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'citas' means 'appointments' or 'quotes'?
The context is key! If the sentence involves scheduling, doctors, or social plans, it means 'appointments' or 'dates'. If it involves books, essays, or academic work, it means 'quotations' or 'citations'.
Is 'citas' a regular verb form?
Yes, when used as a verb (meaning 'you cite'), it comes from the regular -ar verb 'citar'. It follows all the standard conjugation patterns for verbs ending in -ar.