What does pedir cita mean?

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to book an appointment — with an office

The Spanish administration's appointment system, la cita previa, and the first obstacle in almost any piece of paperwork. Without one you will not be seen, and getting one can take weeks or months. Pedir cita, tener cita and no hay citas are the three phrases anyone who lives in Spain hears most.

Llevo dos semanas intentando pedir cita y no hay nada.
Two weeks, and still no way in.

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Unit 08

Papeleo

«eso no me corresponde a mí»

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