notable
/noˈtable/
The English word 'notable' can be translated into Spanish as notable. If unsure, use notable. Wiktionary also lists destacable.
Meaning: worthy of notice, remarkable (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| notable | /noˈtable/ |
| destacable | /destaˈkable/ |
The adjective notable describes something that is worthy of notice or remarkable. If you are referring to a person or thing of distinction as a noun, you can use notable or prócer.
Which one should you use?
While notable means worthy of notice, the word destacable is often used specifically to describe something that stands out or is prominent among others.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of notable is notables.
How do you pronounce it?
/noˈtable/
Did you know?
- In Spanish academic grading, a notable is a specific grade, usually an 8 or 9 out of 10, meaning 'good' or 'above average'.
- The word destacable comes from destacar, which can also mean to 'detach' or 'station' a soldier at a specific post.
- In many Spanish-speaking contexts, calling a person un notable can sound quite formal and old-fashioned, almost like calling them 'a person of note' in 19th-century English.
Examples in context
- La química progresó notablemente los últimos años.Chemistry has made notable progress in recent years.This sentence shows how to use notable to describe progress.Tatoeba #1449397 by hayastan, translation #18647 by Zifre
- Egipto, un país de mayoría musulmana, tiene una comunidad crisitiana notable.Egypt, a Muslim-majority country, has a notable Christian community.This sentence uses notable to describe a community.Tatoeba #12253100 by Fueyes, translation #8595318 by Amastan
- El Sr. Rodríguez es un empresario destacado en el campo de la medicina.Mr. Rodríguez is a notable entrepreneur in the field of medicine.
- La Dra. Ramírez es una ilustre científica reconocida internacionalmente.Dr. Ramírez is a notable scientist internationally recognized.
- ¡Hizo un trabajo enorme en su presentación!He did an amazing job in his presentation!
- El artista tiene un talento notable.The artist has a notable talent.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing a new book they both read.
- SofíaMe gustó mucho el libro, es notable.I liked the book a lot, it is remarkable.
- DanielEstoy de acuerdo, la historia es muy original.I agree, the story is very original.
- SofíaEl estilo del autor también es notable.The author's style is also notable.
- DanielSí, Daniel piensa que es un genio.Yes, Daniel thinks he is a genius.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “notable” translations and entries notable, destacable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
