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How to Say ‘I have an appointment’ in Mexican Spanish

Tengo cita

TEN-goh SEE-tah

[TEN-goh SEE-tah]

💬 Usage Tip: Spanish drops the word for "an" here: tengo cita, not tengo una cita. Both are correct, but the shorter one is what you'll hear at the front desk.

Phrase Breakdown

Tengo

[TEN-goh]

I have

First person singular of 'have', to possess.

Example

Tengo dinero en efectivo.

I have cash.

cita

[SEE-tah]

appointment / date

Usually means an appointment, and in other contexts it can also mean a date or meeting.

Example

Tengo una cita con el doctor.

I have an appointment with the doctor.

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