la cita
the date
Example Sentence
La cita fue breve pero muy especial
The date was brief but very special
Meaning
La cita can mean a romantic date, an appointment, or a quotation, depending on context. In Valentine's stories, it usually means a date with someone.
Common Phrases
- tener una cita — to have a date (or an appointment)
- una cita romantica — a romantic date
Example
Tuvimos una cita en un cafe pequeno.
We had a date in a small cafe.
Common Mistake
Using a vague phrase like una cita de amor; a more natural choice is una cita romantica when you mean a date-night.