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    tener una cita

    Grammar & Usage

    verb phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    Formed by the irregular transitive verb 'tener' combined with the indefinite article 'una' and the noun 'cita'. It functions as a verbal phrase and is context-dependent, referring to either romantic/social encounters or professional/medical appointments.

    Sample sentences

    Esta noche tengo una cita con una chica que conocí en el trabajo.

    Tonight I have a date with a girl I met at work.

    Mañana a primera hora tengo una cita con el médico.

    Tomorrow first thing in the morning I have an appointment with the doctor.

    ¿Quieres salir a cenar o ya tienes una cita con alguien más?

    Do you want to go out for dinner, or do you already have a date with someone else?

    Quick facts

    noun_gender:Feminine ('la cita')
    semantic_breadth:Encompasses both romantic dates and formal or professional appointments
    verb_conjugation:Irregular ('tener': tengo, tienes, tiene...)

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    Esta noche tengo una cita con una chica que conocí en el trabajo.

    Tonight I have a date with a girl I met at work.

    Mañana a primera hora tengo una cita con el médico.

    Tomorrow first thing in the morning I have an appointment with the doctor.

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