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How to Say "dates" in Spanish

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fechas

/FEH-chahs//ˈfetʃas/

nounA1General
Use 'fechas' when referring to specific points in time on a calendar, like days, months, or years, or when asking about the timing of events.
A row of red ripe tomatoes on a vine, representing specific points in time or items in a sequence.

Examples

¿Me puedes decir las fechas de entrega del proyecto?

Can you tell me the due dates for the project?

¿Cuáles son las fechas de tus vacaciones?

What are the dates of your vacation?

Las fechas de los exámenes ya están publicadas.

The exam dates are already published.

En estas fechas, siempre hace mucho frío.

At this time of year, it is always very cold.

Making 'fecha' plural

To talk about more than one date, we simply add an 's' to the end of the singular word 'fecha'.

Calendar order

In Spanish-speaking countries, dates are written as Day/Month/Year. Keep this in mind when reading numerical dates!

Don't use for romantic meet-ups

Mistake: “Tengo una fecha con mi novia.”

Correction: Tengo una cita con mi novia.

citas

SEE-tahs/ˈsi.tas/

nounA1General
Use 'citas' for scheduled meetings, whether they are social, professional, or medical appointments.
A friendly doctor in a white coat shaking hands with a patient in a brightly lit consultation room, signifying a scheduled meeting.

Examples

Tengo una cita con el dentista mañana por la mañana.

I have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow morning.

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').

data

/dah-tah//ˈdata/

verbB1Formal/Historical
Use 'data' (from datar) when referring to the age or origin of something, especially historical objects or buildings.
A very old, large tree with thick roots and many branches.

Examples

Este manuscrito data del siglo XV.

This manuscript dates back to the 15th century.

El castillo data del siglo doce.

The castle dates back to the twelfth century.

Por favor, data la carta antes de enviarla.

Please, date the letter before sending it.

Using 'Data de'

When you want to say something originates from a certain time, always use the word 'de' after the verb.

Confusing Calendar Dates with Appointments

The most common mistake is using 'fechas' when you mean a specific meeting or appointment. Remember, 'fechas' refers to calendar points (like 'the 15th of May'), while 'citas' refers to the actual scheduled event itself.

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