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"Appointment (doctor's)" in Spanish: cita
la cita
Note: doctor's visit: la consulta
A doctor's appointment is la cita. It is feminine. Say tengo una cita con el médico. Consulta often means the visit itself; cita is the booked time.
Clinic desk
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How to pronounce cita
Say it
SEE-tah
/ˈsi.ta/
SEE-tah. Stress SEE. Soft t.
"Appointment (doctor's)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cita | the appointment Default booking word. | Default booking word. |
| tengo una cita | I have an appointment Confirming a slot. | Confirming a slot. |
| sacar una cita | to make an appointment Common Latin American phrasing. | Common Latin American phrasing. |
| la consulta | the doctor's visit / consultation The visit itself. | The visit itself. |
How to use cita in real life
- 1Clinic desk
Tengo una cita a las diez.
I have an appointment at ten.
Time with cita.
- 2Phone booking
Quiero sacar una cita, por favor.
I want to make an appointment, please.
Sacar una cita.
- 3Reminder text
Tu cita es mañana a las tres.
Your appointment is tomorrow at three.
Reminder uses cita.
Mistakes English speakers make with cita
Incorrect: El cita es a las dos.
Correct: La cita es a las dos.
Cita is feminine: la cita.
Incorrect: I have an appointment (in Spanish).
Correct: Tengo una cita.
Use cita for the booking.
Good to know
Clinics say cita for the time you booked. Consulta is the visit; keep cita when you mean the appointment slot.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking in at a clinic
ChatPal
¿Vienes por tu cita de hoy?
Are you here for your appointment today?
You
Sí. Mi cita es con la doctora Ruiz.
Yes. My appointment is with Dr. Ruiz.
ChatPal
Pase a la sala de espera.
Please go to the waiting room.
You
Perfecto. Gracias.
Perfect. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Appointment (doctor's)" in Spanish
Is cita masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la cita.
Cita or consulta?
Cita is the booking; consulta is often the visit.
How do you say I have an appointment?
Tengo una cita.
How do you pronounce cita?
SEE-tah.
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