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/ˈθita/ ES
/ˈsita/ MX
Translation
appointment, date; quotation
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Word origin
A noun from citar ('to summon, to cite'), from Latin citare ('to set in motion, to summon, to call'), a frequentative of ciere ('to set moving'). The same root gives English 'cite' and 'excite'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- citare
- English cognates
- cite, excite, incite
Grammar
Examples
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I have an appointment with the doctor at three in the afternoon.
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I had a wonderful first date.
Cervantes.
She began the speech with a quotation from Cervantes.
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I forgot to book an appointment and now they cannot see me.
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They went on a blind date and got on brilliantly.
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cita: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 5: cita, abogado, voz and 7 more words.