nota
/ˈnota/
The English phrase "note" is translated into Spanish as nota.
Nota is a versatile word that can refer to a short written message, a musical note or an academic grade or mark. If you want to say "to take note", you can use the verb phrase tomar nota. To express the idea of "to jot down", use the verb anotar. In a business or official context, the word memorándum can be used for "memorandum".
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of nota is notas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈnota/
Did you know?
- The word nota shares its DNA with the English word 'know', both tracing back to the ancient root meaning 'to recognize' or 'to become acquainted with'.
- Depending on the country, nota can also mean a 'bill' or 'receipt' in a commercial setting, particularly in Mexico.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if someone says 'toma nota', they are not just asking you to write something down, but are colloquially telling you to 'pay attention'.
Examples in context
- Me dejó una nota.She left me a note.This sentence uses nota to describe a note left for someone.Tatoeba #2392836 by Shishir, translation #314246 by CK
- Le mandé una nota.I sent her a note.This sentence uses nota to describe a note that was sent.Tatoeba #5071776 by don_ramon, translation #3909602 by CH
- Debí dejarle una nota.I should've left him a note.This sentence uses nota to express a regret about not leaving a note.Tatoeba #5781876 by MrMultilingual, translation #3913657 by CH
- Tomé nota de su preguntaI took note of your question
- Tomen apuntesTake notes
- Hice unos apuntes importantesI made some important notes
- Tengo una observación que hacerI have a note to make
- Agregaré una observación en mi informeI will add a note to my report
- Déjame hacer una notita rápidaLet me make a quick note
- Te dejé una notita en tu escritorioI left you a note on your desk
- Tengo un montón de apuntes que repasarI have a bunch of notes to review
- ¿Me puedes pasar tus apuntes?Can you pass me your notes?
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are in the office looking for a piece of paper.
- Sofía¿Viste la nota sobre la reunión?Did you see the note about the meeting?
- JavierNo, ¿dónde estaba la nota?No, where was the note?
- SofíaEstaba sobre tu escritorio.It was on your desk.
- JavierAh, ya la encontré.Ah, I found it now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry nota, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nota, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
