appunti
The Italian word for "notes" (brief records of information) is appunti.
appunti refers to records of information written down to assist with memory. If you want to express the action of "taking notes", use the phrase prendere appunti.
Which one should you use?
While appunti refers to the noun for notes, the singular form appunto can also function as an adverb meaning "exactly" or "quite so" depending on the context. Additionally, if you are referring specifically to notes that take the form of a summary, the word riassunto may be used.
Did you know?
- Unlike in English, where 'notes' can refer to currency, Italian uses banconote for banknotes, which combines 'note' with 'banca'.
- The singular form appunto is often used as a conversational filler to express agreement, similar to how an English speaker might say 'right' or 'exactly' during a discussion.
- The word appunti can also refer to 'remarks' or 'comments' made during a lecture or a speech, moving beyond just the physical act of writing them down.
Examples in context
- Tom ha preso appunti.Tom took notes.This sentence shows how to use appunti with the verb for taking notes.Tatoeba #5432700 by Guybrush88, translation #2238822 by CK
- Guardò i suoi appunti.He looked at his notes.This sentence shows the use of appunti when referring to someone's personal notes.Tatoeba #7488910 by Guybrush88, translation #7385475 by CH
- Ha preso appunti, vero?You took notes, didn't you?This sentence demonstrates how to use appunti in a question.Tatoeba #6685662 by Guybrush88, translation #6265440 by CK
- Ho preso molti appunti durante la lezione di storia.I took a lot of notes during the history class.
- Il relatore ha presentato le sue note durante il convegno.The speaker presented his notes during the conference.
- Ricordami di consegnarti gli appunti della nostra prossima riunione.Remind me to give you the notes from our next meeting.
- Ho preso molti appunti.I took a lot of notes.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are studying together in a library.
- LorenzoSofia, hai preso appunti oggi?Sofia, did you take notes today?
- SofiaSì, ho scritto tutto nel mio quaderno.Yes, I wrote everything in my notebook.
- LorenzoOttimo, posso dare un'occhiata ai tuoi appunti?Great, can I take a look at your notes?
- SofiaCertamente, ecco qua.Certainly, here they are.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry appunti, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
