consulta
“consulta” means “appointment” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
appointment, consultation
Also: check-up
📝 In Action
Tengo una consulta con el cardiólogo a las diez.
A2I have an appointment with the cardiologist at ten o'clock.
La consulta duró solo quince minutos porque era un caso simple.
B1The consultation only lasted fifteen minutes because it was a simple case.
query, inquiry
Also: reference, referendum
📝 In Action
La base de datos permite hasta 50 consultas por minuto.
B2The database allows up to 50 queries per minute.
Enviamos una consulta al departamento legal sobre el nuevo contrato.
B1We sent an inquiry to the legal department about the new contract.
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Words that translate to "consulta" in Spanish:
appointment→check-up→consultation→inquiry→query→reference→referendum→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: consulta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'consulta' in the sense of a formal request for information, rather than a scheduled meeting?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *consultare*, which means 'to discuss, deliberate, or seek advice.' It has maintained its core meaning of seeking expert opinion throughout history.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'consulta' the same as 'cita'?
'Cita' is a general term for any scheduled meeting or date. 'Consulta' is specifically a meeting where you seek professional advice, usually medical, legal, or financial. All *consultas* are *citas*, but not all *citas* are *consultas*.
How do I use 'consulta' when searching on the internet?
When referring to a search, you can say 'hacer una consulta' (to perform a search/query). However, the word 'búsqueda' (search) is more common for general internet searching.