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"La cita" is a form of "cita", a noun which is often translated as "appointment". "La fecha" is a form of "fecha", a noun which is often translated as "date". Learn more about the difference between "la cita" and "la fecha" 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 fecha(
feh
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chah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
las fechas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. time of the year
Las fiestas de Navidad son fechas alegres para la mayoría.Christmas is a happy time of the year for most.
