cite

US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
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1.

citar, referir

quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work

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He cited several sources in his research paper.
Él citó varias fuentes en su trabajo de investigación.
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The lawyer cited a previous case to support his argument.
El abogado citó un caso anterior para apoyar su argumento.
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2.

mencionar, aludir

mention (something) as an example or in support of an argument

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She cited his lack of experience as a reason for not hiring him.
Ella citó su falta de experiencia como razón para no contratarlo.
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The report cited several instances of misconduct.
El informe citó varios casos de mala conducta.
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3.

citar, multar

(of a court of law) order (a person) to appear in court

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He was cited for contempt of court.
Fue citado por desacato al tribunal.
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The driver was cited for speeding.
El conductor fue multado por exceso de velocidad.
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