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noto

NOH-toh

verbA1regular ar
I notice?becoming aware of a fact or an object
Also:I feel?sensing a physical or emotional state,I sense?perceiving something subtle

Quick Reference

gerundnotando
past Participlenotado
infinitivenotar

📝 In Action

Noto que estás un poco cansado.

A1

I notice that you are a bit tired.

No noto ninguna diferencia entre estos dos.

A2

I don't notice any difference between these two.

Noto una brisa fría que entra por la ventana.

A1

I feel a cold breeze coming through the window.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • ignoro (I ignore)

Common Collocations

  • noto la diferenciaI notice the difference
  • lo notoI notice it / I can feel it

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'noto' with 'que'

When you notice a fact (like 'I notice that it's raining'), always follow 'noto' with 'que' before the second part of the sentence.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't confuse with 'take notes'

Mistake: "Using 'noto' to mean writing something down."

Correction: To say 'I take notes,' use 'tomo notas.' Use 'noto' only for things you perceive with your senses or mind.

⭐ Usage Tips

Feel vs. Notice

While 'siento' is more about deep emotions, 'noto' is perfect for when you observe something has changed or something feels 'off' physically.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesnotaran
yonotara
notaras
vosotrosnotarais
nosotrosnotáramos
él/ella/ustednotara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesnoten
yonote
notes
vosotrosnotéis
nosotrosnotemos
él/ella/ustednote

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesnotaron
yonoté
notaste
vosotrosnotasteis
nosotrosnotamos
él/ella/ustednotó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesnotaban
yonotaba
notabas
vosotrosnotabais
nosotrosnotábamos
él/ella/ustednotaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesnotan
yonoto
notas
vosotrosnotáis
nosotrosnotamos
él/ella/ustednota

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: noto

Question 1 of 2

How would you say 'I notice a change' in Spanish?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'noto' mean 'I note down'?

Technically yes, but it is much more common to use 'tomo nota' or 'anoto' for writing. 'Noto' is almost always about perceiving or sensing.

Is 'noto' regular?

Yes! It follows the standard rules for verbs ending in -ar.