Booking an Appointment
Use these phrases to easily book, change, or cancel appointments in everyday Spanish.
Key Phrases
Necesito pedir una cita, por favor.
politeI need to request an appointment, please.
A standard, respectful way to ask for a new appointment.
¿Puedo sacar una cita para hoy?
neutralCan I book an appointment for today?
In many regions, you will also hear people say 'pedir hora'.
¿Qué horarios tiene disponibles?
politeWhat times do you have available?
Uses the formal 'usted' form ('tiene') to show respect to staff.
¿Hay algo libre por la mañana?
neutralIs there anything free in the morning?
A very natural phrase to check for open time slots.
Tengo que cambiar mi cita, por favor.
politeI have to change my appointment, please.
¿Puedo mover mi cita para el viernes?
neutralCan I move my appointment to Friday?
Using 'mover' (to move) is a simple and common way to reschedule.
Llamo para cancelar mi cita de mañana.
neutralI am calling to cancel my appointment for tomorrow.
No voy a poder ir a mi cita.
casualI am not going to be able to go to my appointment.
A soft, everyday way to cancel without sounding too blunt.
Entonces, la cita es el jueves a las tres.
neutralSo, the appointment is on Thursday at three.
Perfecto, nos vemos el jueves.
casualPerfect, see you on Thursday.