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How to Say "appointments" in Spanish

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citas

SEE-tahs/ˈsi.tas/

nounA1Professional/Medical
Use 'citas' for formal or professional meetings, such as doctor's appointments, business meetings, or interviews.
A friendly doctor in a white coat shaking hands with a patient in a brightly lit consultation room, signifying a scheduled meeting.

Examples

Tengo dos citas médicas la próxima semana.

I have two doctor's appointments next week.

Ella fue a muchas citas a ciegas antes de conocerlo.

She went on many blind dates before meeting him.

¿Cancelamos nuestras citas y nos quedamos en casa?

Should we cancel our plans (dates/appointments) and stay home?

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').

turnos

/TOOR-nohs//ˈtuɾnos/

nounA2Scheduled times/Queues
Use 'turnos' to refer to scheduled times for services or activities, often in a less formal setting or when referring to a sequence of people waiting.
A line of diverse children waiting behind a colorful slide, with one child at the top and the others standing patiently in a queue.

Examples

Respetamos los turnos en la fila.

We respect the turns in the line.

Es difícil conseguir turnos con ese dentista.

It is difficult to get appointments with that dentist.

Masculine Plural

Since this word ends in '-os,' it is a masculine naming word. Use 'los' or 'estos' when talking about more than one turn.

Turnos vs. Tiempo

Mistake: “Using 'tiempo' to mean it's your turn.”

Correction: Say 'es mi turno' (it is my turn), not 'es mi tiempo'.

Citas vs. Turnos

Learners often confuse 'citas' and 'turnos' because both relate to scheduled times. Remember that 'citas' is primarily for meetings with people (like doctors or clients), while 'turnos' often refers to a slot in a schedule or a place in a queue.

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