cite

to mention a book, article, or other work when you are writing something such as an essay or report

citarse, referirse a

• cite somebody/something

Collocations cite sources · cite evidence

• The report cites several studies that support this view.

  El informe cita varios estudios que respaldan esta visión.

to officially punish someone for a minor crime or offense, especially by making them pay money or go to prison for a short time

multar, citar por delito menor

• cite somebody

Collocations cite someone for speeding · cite someone for littering

• He was cited for driving without a license.

  Fue citado por conducir sin licencia.

to mention someone or something as an example of a particular quality or type

mencionar, nombrar como ejemplo

• cite somebody/something

Collocations cite an example · cite a precedent

• She cited the case of John Smith as a prime example.

  Ella mencionó el caso de John Smith como un ejemplo primordial.

to formally ask someone to appear in court or at a police station, especially because they are suspected of committing a crime

llamar a comparecer, citar legalmente

• cite somebody

Collocations cite someone to appear in court · cite someone for questioning

• The police cited him to appear at the station.

  La policía lo citó para que compareciera en la estación.