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citation in Spanish

citation in Spanish is mención, citación, citatoria — citation means a reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.

citation in Spanish

mención
noun
citación
noun
An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.
citatoria
noun
An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.
citatorio
noun
An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.
cita
noun
The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.
citación
noun
The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.

What does "citation" mean?

  1. noun A reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.
    "Every quote in the essay needs a proper citation."
  2. noun An official order to appear before a court, or a formal notice of a minor offence such as a traffic violation.
    "He received a citation for speeding on the motorway."
  3. noun A formal statement recognising someone's achievement or bravery.
    "The soldier received a citation for bravery under fire."
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citation in a sentence

  • Every quote in the essay needs a proper citation.
  • The student lost marks for leaving out a citation after the quoted paragraph.
  • He received a citation for speeding on the motorway.
  • The officer handed her a citation for parking in a restricted zone.

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What is "citation" in Spanish?
"citation" in Spanish is mención, citación, citatoria. citation means: A reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.
How do you use "citation" in a sentence?
Example: "Every quote in the essay needs a proper citation." In Spanish, "citation" is mención, citación, citatoria.
Are there other ways to say "citation" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "citation": mención, citación, citatoria, citatorio, cita.
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