citation

a reference to a book, article, or other source of information in an essay, report, etc.

cita, referencia

• make a citation

Collocations citation from a book · citation in an essay

• The paper includes several citations from recent studies.

  El artículo incluye varias citas de estudios recientes.

a formal warning given to someone for breaking a rule or law, especially in school or the military

advertencia oficial, sanción

• receive a citation

Collocations citation for misconduct · citation from a teacher

• He received a citation for his disruptive behavior in class.

  Recibió una advertencia oficial por su comportamiento desordenado en clase.

an official award given to someone for bravery, achievement, or service

condecoración, distinción

• receive a citation

Collocations citation for bravery · citation for service

• She received a citation for her heroic actions during the rescue.

  Ella recibió una condecoración por sus acciones heroicas durante el rescate.