How to Say "subpoena" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “subpoena” is “citación” — B2 level.
Examples
He recibido una citación judicial para testificar el lunes.
I have received a court summons to testify on Monday.
La citación para la junta de vecinos se envió por correo.
The notice for the neighborhood meeting was sent by mail.
Si ignoras la citación, podrías tener problemas legales.
If you ignore the summons, you could have legal problems.
Always Feminine
Even though it sounds formal, it follows the rule that words ending in '-ción' are always feminine. Use 'la citación' or 'una citación'.
Plural Form
When making it plural, the accent mark on the 'o' disappears: 'las citaciones'.
Citación vs. Cita
Mistake: “Using 'citación' for a doctor's appointment or a romantic date.”
Correction: Use 'cita' for personal or professional appointments. 'Citación' is strictly for formal or legal 'calls to appear' (like court or a formal assembly).
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