apunta
/ah-POON-tah/
notes down
Apunta means 'notes down.'
apunta(verb)
notes down
?He/She/You (formal) notes down
,jot down
?Informal command (Tú): Jot it down!
writes down
?He/She/You (formal) writes down
,records
?He/She/You (formal) records information
📝 In Action
Ella siempre apunta las ideas importantes en su cuaderno.
B1She always notes down the important ideas in her notebook.
¡Apunta mi número de teléfono antes de que se me olvide!
A2Write down my phone number before I forget it!
El profesor apunta los errores comunes en la pizarra.
B1The professor notes (down) the common mistakes on the board.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role of 'Apunta'
Remember that 'apunta' can mean 'he/she/it notes down' (telling a fact) OR 'Note down!' (giving an informal command to 'tú'). Context tells you which one it is.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use it for Quick Notes
'Apuntar' is often used for quick, necessary records, like a phone number or a reminder, rather than writing a long essay.
Apunta also translates to 'points.'
apunta(verb)
points
?He/She/You (formal) points
,aims
?He/She/You (formal) aims a weapon
directs
?He/She/You directs something
📝 In Action
El niño apunta al pájaro con el dedo.
A2The boy points at the bird with his finger.
El cazador apunta con cuidado antes de disparar.
B1The hunter aims carefully before shooting.
¡Apunta bien o no le darás al blanco!
A2Aim well or you won't hit the target!
💡 Grammar Points
Preposition Use
When 'apuntar' means 'to point at' or 'to aim at', it usually uses the preposition 'a' or 'hacia': 'Apunta al objetivo' (He aims at the target).
When referring to data or evidence, apunta means 'suggests.'
apunta(verb)
suggests
?The evidence/data suggests
,indicates
?The trend indicates
looks promising
?The situation/forecast looks promising
📝 In Action
Todo apunta a que la economía mejorará el próximo año.
B2Everything suggests that the economy will improve next year.
La investigación apunta a una nueva solución para el problema.
C1The research points toward a new solution for the problem.
El clima apunta a ser un día soleado.
B2The weather looks like it will be a sunny day.
⭐ Usage Tips
Impersonal Use
This meaning is often used impersonally, especially with 'todo' (everything): 'Todo apunta a...' (Everything points to...).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: apunta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'apunta' in the sense of 'to aim'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'apunta' the same as 'anota'?
They are very similar when referring to writing things down. 'Apunta' (from apuntar) is perhaps slightly more common for quick, short notes, while 'anota' (from anotar) is also widely used and often interchangeable.
How do I know if 'apunta' is a command or a statement?
Context is key! If it's at the start of a sentence and directed at someone you call 'tú' (you informal), it's likely the command: '¡Apunta esto!' (Note this down!). If it follows a subject like 'él' (he) or 'la evidencia' (the evidence), it's a statement: 'Él apunta la dirección' (He notes the address).