notas
/NOH-tahs/
grades
When "notas" means grades, it refers to your school marks.
notas(noun)
grades
?school marks or evaluations
,notes
?written memos, short messages, or musical tones
banknotes
?paper money (less common than 'billetes')
,bills
?short financial documents
📝 In Action
Mi hijo sacó muy buenas notas este semestre.
A1My son got very good grades this semester.
Necesito que tomes notas de lo que decimos en la reunión.
A2I need you to take notes of what we say in the meeting.
El pianista tocó las notas equivocadas.
B1The pianist played the wrong notes.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This is the plural form of the feminine noun 'nota'. It works just like any other plural noun in Spanish.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'notes' for 'banknotes'
Mistake: "Using 'notas' when referring to paper currency."
Correction: While technically correct, it's much more common to use 'billetes' for paper money. Use 'billetes de 10 dólares'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Academic Usage
'Notas' is the standard way to refer to school marks or grades across most of the Spanish-speaking world.
The verb form "notas" means that you perceive or become aware of something (you notice).
notas(verb)
you notice
?2nd person singular, present tense
,you observe
?2nd person singular, present tense
you feel
?when describing a physical or emotional sensation
📝 In Action
¿Notas que hace más frío hoy que ayer?
A2Do you notice that it's colder today than yesterday?
Si notas algún problema, por favor, avísame de inmediato.
B1If you observe any problem, please let me know immediately.
Cuando estás nervioso, ¿notas un nudo en el estómago?
B1When you are nervous, do you feel a knot in your stomach?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Form
'Notas' is the verb form you use when talking directly to one person you know well (using the familiar 'tú').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Notar' and 'Darse Cuenta'
Mistake: "Using 'notar' for sudden realization, like 'Me noté que era tarde.'"
Correction: Use 'darse cuenta' for realizations ('Me di cuenta de que era tarde'). 'Notar' is usually about sensory observation ('Notas el olor a café').
⭐ Usage Tips
Feeling vs. Noticing
While 'sentir' means 'to feel', 'notar' is often used when asking about a physical sensation or change: '¿Notas mejoría?' (Do you feel better/notice an improvement?)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: notas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'notas' as a verb meaning 'you notice'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'notas' un sustantivo o un verbo?
¡Ambos! 'Notas' is the plural form of the noun 'nota' (meaning grades, notes, or musical tones). It is also the 'tú' form of the verb 'notar' (meaning 'you notice'). The context will always tell you which one is being used.
How do I say 'to take notes' in Spanish?
The most common phrase is 'tomar notas' or 'tomar apuntes'. 'Tomar notas' is widely understood and used.