notable
“notable” means “remarkable” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
remarkable
Also: noticeable, significant
📝 In Action
Hubo una mejoría notable en sus notas este trimestre.
B1There was a remarkable improvement in his grades this term.
La diferencia de precio es notable.
A2The difference in price is noticeable.
B grade
Also: merit
📝 In Action
Saqué un notable en el examen de matemáticas.
A2I got a B (notable) on the math exam.
Mi nota media es de notable.
B1My average grade is a B.
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If a student in Spain says 'Saqué un notable', what kind of grade did they get?
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From the Latin 'notabilis', meaning 'worthy of note' or 'visible'. It comes from the root 'notare', which means to mark or write down.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'notable' change if I'm talking about a girl?
No! Adjectives ending in -e like 'notable', 'grande', or 'inteligente' are the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.
Is 'notable' the same as 'famous'?
Sometimes it can describe a famous person (una persona notable), but it usually means 'important' or 'significant' rather than just having a lot of fans.