a la cita

to the appointment

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to the appointment Here, “cita” refers to a scheduled appointment.
SP: Voy a llegar tarde a la cita.
EN: I'm going to be late to the appointment.

No acudió a la cita.

He/She didn't show up for the appointment.

Todo aquel que es alguien ha acudido a la cita.

Everyone who is anyone has come to the appointment.

— Gángster Americano (2007)

Bueno, voy a la cita, al lado del columpio.

Okay, I'm going to the appointment, next to the swing.

— Solaris (1972)

Entre al coche, que ya vamos tarde a la cita del dentista.

Get in the car, we're already late for our dentist appointment.

El japonés se disculpó por llegar cinco minutos tarde a la cita.

The Japanese man apologized for arriving five minutes late to the appointment.

Sería mejor que fuera en taxi para no llegar tarde a la cita.

It would be better if I went by taxi so I wouldn't be late for the appointment.

Él llegó a tiempo a la cita.

He arrived on time for the appointment.

Camina rápido porque llega tarde a la cita con el dentista.

He walks quickly because he's late for his dentist appointment.