notable
/noh-TAH-bleh/
remarkable
A remarkable sunflower standing out from the rest.
notable(adjective)
remarkable
?something worthy of attention
noticeable
?something that can be easily seen or felt
,significant
?a large or important amount/change
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
One Form for All
This word ends in -e, which means it stays the same whether you are describing a masculine or feminine person or thing. You say 'un cambio notable' and 'una mejoría notable'.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use this word when you want to sound slightly more polished than just saying 'grande' (big) or 'bueno' (good). It suggests that the thing is so big or good that you can't help but notice it.
A high grade representing a 'notable' achievement in school.
notable(noun)
B grade
?a high grade in the Spanish school system
merit
?used in some English-speaking systems as a high mark
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using it as a Noun
When used as a grade, it is a masculine noun. You 'get a notable' (un notable).
⭐ Usage Tips
The Grading Scale
In Spain, grades usually go: Insuficiente (Fail), Suficiente (Pass), Bien (Good), Notable (Very Good/B), and Sobresaliente (Outstanding/A).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: notable
Question 1 of 2
If a student in Spain says 'Saqué un notable', what kind of grade did they get?
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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.