tengo una cita

I have an appointment

I have a date

tengo una cita(tehng-goh oo-nah see-tah)

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1. (I have an engagement)

a. I have an appointment

A las 12 am tengo una cita con la terapeuta y, a las 2 pm, con el abogado que me lleva el divorcio.

I have an appointment with my therapist at 12 am, and with the lawyer who's handling my divorce at 2 pm.

b. I've got an appointment

Por fin tengo una cita con ese endocrinólogo famoso del que te hablé.

I've finally got an appointment with that famous endocrinologist I told you about.

c. I have a meeting

El viernes tengo una cita en Lima con un posible inversor.

I have a meeting with a potential investor on Friday in Lima.

d. I've got a meeting

Lo siento, pero no puedo comer contigo. Tengo una cita de trabajo a la que no puedo faltar.

I'm sorry but I cannot have lunch with you. I've got a business meeting I cannot miss.

2. (I have a romantic engagement)

a. I have a date

No te lo vas a creer, pero tengo una cita con Javier.

You're not going to believe me, but I have a date with Javier.

b. I've got a date

Esta noche no contéis conmigo. ¡Por fin tengo una cita!

Don't count on me this evening. I've finally got a date!