How to Say "jotting" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “jotting” is “apunte” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No entiendo este apunte que escribí ayer.
I don't understand this note I wrote yesterday.
Perdí mis apuntes de la clase de historia.
I lost my history class notes.
Toma un apunte rápido antes de que se te olvide.
Take a quick note before you forget.
The Plural Power
While 'apunte' is the singular note, you'll almost always hear it in the plural 'apuntes' when referring to class or study notes, much like how we say 'notes' in English.
Gender Consistency
This word is always masculine. Even if you are a girl taking notes, they are 'los apuntes'.
Notes vs. Grades
Mistake: “Usar 'apunte' para decir 'I got a good grade'.”
Correction: Use 'nota' for grades. 'Apunte' is only for the words you write down to study.
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