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"Citas" is a form of "citar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to make an appointment". "Bibliografías" is a form of "bibliografía", a noun which is often translated as "bibliography". Learn more about the difference between "citas" and "bibliografías" below.
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to make an appointment
La maestra me citó en el colegio para hablar sobre mi hijo.The teacher made an appointment with me to talk about my son.
a. to cite
Cité a Nietzsche en mi trabajo final.I cited Nietzsche in my final paper.
b. to quote
Para concluir mi discurso, voy a citar a Sócrates: "Solo sé que no sé nada".Let me conclude my speech quoting Socrates: “I know one thing: that I know nothing.”
a. to quote
Citó a varios autores famosos en su plática.He quoted many famous authors in his talk.
b. to mention
El autor citó a su profesor en el prólogo del libro.The author mentioned his professor in the introduction to his book.
a. to summon
Estoy nervioso porque me citaron para declarar.I'm nervous because I was summoned to declare.
b. to call
La defensa citó a un testigo inesperado durante el juicio.The defense called an unexpected witness during the trial.
a. to provoke
El torero citó al toro con la muleta.The bullfighter provoked the bull with the red cape.
b. to incite
¿Cómo citan al toro en las corridas?How do they incite the bull in a bullfight?
citarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to arrange to meet
Me cité con Jessica para tomar un café.I arranged to meet Jessica to have some coffee.
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la bibliografía(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. bibliography
La bibliografía del estudio incluía unas lecturas muy interesantes.The bibliography of the research included some really interesting reading.
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