notas
“notas” means “grades” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
grades, notes
Also: banknotes, bills
📝 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.
you notice, you observe
Also: you feel
📝 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?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "notas" in Spanish:
banknotes→bills→grades→notes→you feel→you notice→you observe→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: notas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'notas' as a verb meaning 'you notice'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The noun 'nota' and the verb 'notar' both come from the Latin word *nota*, meaning 'a mark, sign, or distinguishing sign'. The idea evolved from making a mark (a note) to observing a mark (to notice).
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish as 'nota')
Cognates (Related words)
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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.