citar

to quote, to cite

verb see-TAHR Less Common

Origin: Latin citare

Also means

to arrange a meeting

Usage Note

Citar has two main uses: to quote or cite a source (citar a un autor — 'to quote an author') and to set up an appointment or summon someone (me citó a las tres — 'he called me in at three'). The reflexive citarse con alguien means 'to arrange to meet someone'. The noun is cita, which means both 'quote/citation' and 'appointment/date'.

Examples

"El periodista citó varias fuentes oficiales."

Natural Translation

The journalist cited several official sources.

Literal Translation

The journalist cited several sources official.

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