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"Cita" is a form of "cita", a noun which is often translated as "appointment". "Hora" is a noun which is often translated as "hour". Learn more about the difference between "cita" and "hora" below.
la cita(
see
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (engagement)
a. appointment
Tengo cita con mi terapeuta a las cinco.I have an appointment with my therapist at five.
2. (reference)
a. quotation
Siempre trae consigo un libro de las citas de Benjamin Franklin.He always carries a book of Benjamin Franklin's quotations with him.
b. quote
Hay una cita de Borges que me encanta: "La literatura no es otra cosa que un sueño dirigido".There's a Borges quote that I love: "Literature is simply a guided dream."
c. citation
Te faltan unas citas para apoyar tus ideas.You need some citations to support your ideas.
la hora(
oh
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. time
Es hora de que se reúnan y tomen una decisión.It is time for them to meet and make a decision.
5. (meeting)
a. appointment
Mañana tengo hora con el podólogo.I have an appointment with the podiatrist tomorrow.
