先約があります

I have a prior engagement

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I have a prior engagement A polite way to say that you already have plans or an appointment, often as a reason for declining an invitation. Literally, it means that a prior commitment exists.

JA: 申し訳ありませんが、土曜日は先約があります。

EN: I'm sorry, but I have a prior engagement on Saturday.

今度の日曜日に何か先約がありますか。

Do you have any prior plans this coming Sunday?

残念ながら先約があります。

Unfortunately, I already have plans.

申し訳ありませんが明日は先約があります。

I'm sorry, but I already have plans tomorrow.

残念ですが、私には先約があります。

Unfortunately, I already have plans.

先約があります。

I have a prior engagement.