How is the word citar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Summon
verb

Ordenar oficialmente a alguien que comparezca, sobre todo ante un tribunal.

To officially order someone to appear, especially in court.

Examples with “citar”

See how the word “citar” is used in sentences

  • El juez citará mañana a los testigos. — The judge will summon the witnesses tomorrow.

  • Intentaron invocar al espíritu a medianoche. — They tried to summon the spirit at midnight.

  • Necesito reunir valor para la presentación. — I need to summon my courage for the presentation.

  • ¿El abogado te citó para hoy? — Did the lawyer summon you for today?

  • ¿Puedes invocar al ser mágico para el ritual? — Can you summon the magical being for the ritual?

  • ¿Puedes ayudarme a reunir fuerzas para intentarlo otra vez? — Can you help me summon the strength to try again?

  • Cita al acusado para que declare. — Please summon the defendant to the stand.

  • Invoca al fantasma durante la sesión. — Please summon the ghost during the séance.

  • Consiguió reunir toda su fuerza de voluntad para terminar. — She managed to summon all her willpower to finish.

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