Inklingo

anotación

ah-no-tah-syohnanotaˈsjon

anotación means note in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

note

Also: annotation, memo
NounfA2
A colorful storybook illustration of a pencil lying next to a small spiral notebook with simple hand-drawn marks on a page.

📝 In Action

Hice una anotación rápida en mi cuaderno para no olvidar la cita.

A2

I made a quick note in my notebook so I wouldn't forget the appointment.

El libro tiene muchas anotaciones en los márgenes.

B1

The book has many notes in the margins.

Revisa tus anotaciones de la clase de ayer.

A2

Check your notes from yesterday's class.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • tomar anotacionesto take notes
  • anotación al margenmarginal note

score

Also: touchdown, basket
NounfB1
A colorful storybook illustration of a soccer ball inside a goal net.

📝 In Action

Esa última anotación nos dio la victoria.

B1

That last score gave us the victory.

El equipo local lleva tres anotaciones en el primer tiempo.

B2

The local team has three scores in the first half.

Fue una anotación espectacular desde el medio campo.

B1

It was a spectacular score from the half-way line.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • tabla de anotacionesscoreboard
  • líder de anotacionesscoring leader

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "anotación" in Spanish:

annotation

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: anotación

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the plural form of 'anotación'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
canciónestacióncorazón
📚 Etymology

From Latin 'annotatio', which comes from 'ad-' (to/toward) and 'notare' (to mark). It literally means 'the act of making a mark on something'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: annotationFrench: annotationItalian: annotazione

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'nota' and 'anotación'?

'Nota' is a more general word that can mean a grade in school, a musical note, or a short message. 'Anotación' usually implies the specific act of writing something down or a formal entry in a record.

Can I use 'anotación' for a soccer goal?

Yes, but it sounds very formal or like a technical sports report. 'Gol' is much more natural and common in everyday conversation.

Is it 'el anotación' or 'la anotación'?

It is always 'la anotación' because it is a feminine noun.