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How to Say ‘You have to ask for another appointment’ in Spain Spanish

Tiene que pedir otra cita

tee-eh-neh keh peh-DEER OH-trah SEE-tah

[tee-eh-neh keh peh-DEER OH-trah SEE-tah]

💬 Usage Tip: pedir cita is the standard way to say "book an appointment" in Spain. You'll see it on every official website, often as cita previa.

Phrase Breakdown

Tiene que pedir

tee-eh-neh keh peh-DEER

You have to request

This is the formal 'you' (usted). 'Pedir' means to ask for or request. Stress TIE-ne and pe-DIR.

Example

Tiene que pedir un número.

You have to take a number.

Words in this phrase

Tiene

[tee-eh-neh]

has

Possess, own, or hold.

Example

Él tiene un coche nuevo y está muy feliz.

He has a new car and is very happy.

que

[keh]

to (in 'have to')

Part of 'tener que', meaning must or have to.

Example

Tiene que esperar su turno.

You have to wait your turn.

pedir

[peh-DEER]

to ask for

Verb meaning to request something.

Example

Voy a pedir un café.

I'm going to ask for a coffee.

otra cita

OH-trah SEE-tah

another appointment

Never say 'una otra'; 'otra' alone means 'another'. In Spain, 'ci' sounds like 'thi': THI-ta.

Example

Quiero otra cita, por favor.

I'd like another appointment, please.

Words in this phrase

otra

[OH-trah]

another

An additional or different one.

Example

Él pidió otra taza de café.

He asked for another cup of coffee.

cita

[SEE-tah]

appointment

A scheduled meeting, e.g. with a doctor or hairdresser; also a date.

Example

Tengo cita con el médico.

I have an appointment with the doctor.

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