Spanish Phrase
¿Cuándo es tu cita?
Meaning
This phrase is used to ask about the specific time or date of a scheduled event. It is versatile, covering everything from medical appointments to business meetings or even romantic dates.
When to use
Use this when you need to know the scheduling details of someone's previously mentioned engagement. It is appropriate for both formal and informal conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Cuándoestucita?
Cuándo
An interrogative adverb meaning 'when'. It always requires a written accent mark when used in a question.
Es
A form of the verb 'ser' used here to define the time of an event.
Cita
A feminine noun meaning appointment or date, which must agree with the possessive adjective 'tu'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuándo es tu cita con el dentista?
When is your appointment with the dentist?
Es el próximo martes a las cinco.
It is next Tuesday at five.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Cuándo está tu cita?
Events and appointments use the verb 'ser' rather than 'estar' to indicate their time or location.
¿Cuándo es tu fecha?
'Fecha' means calendar date; 'cita' is the correct term for a scheduled meeting or appointment.
↔Alternatives
¿A qué hora tienes tu cita?
What time do you have your appointment?
¿Para cuándo es la cita?
For when is the appointment?
Cultural Tip
In Spanish, the word 'cita' is used for both a professional appointment and a romantic date. To avoid confusion in social settings, people often specify 'cita médica' for a doctor or 'cita a ciegas' for a blind date.