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How to Say "noteworthy" in Spanish

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llamativo

/ya-ma-TEE-bo//ʎamaˈtiβo/

adjectiveB2general
Use 'llamativo' when 'noteworthy' means something striking or attention-grabbing, often because it's unusual or stands out visually.
A single giant sunflower towering high above a field of tiny white daisies.

Examples

El color llamativo del coche atrajo la atención de todos.

The striking color of the car attracted everyone's attention.

Es llamativo que todavía no hayan contestado.

It is striking that they haven't answered yet.

Hubo un descenso llamativo en las ventas este mes.

There was a remarkable drop in sales this month.

Using it with 'Es'

When you say 'It is striking that...', use the phrase 'Es llamativo que...'. Because this expresses an opinion or observation about a fact, the verb that follows usually stays in the normal 'indicative' form unless you are expressing doubt.

memorable

/meh-moh-RAH-bleh//memoˈɾable/

adjectiveB1general
Choose 'memorable' when 'noteworthy' refers to something significant, remarkable, and worth remembering, often due to a positive experience or impact.
A child and a grandparent standing together in a field of flowers under a bright sun.

Examples

Fue una actuación memorable que el público aplaudió durante minutos.

It was a memorable performance that the audience applauded for minutes.

Tuvimos unas vacaciones memorables en México.

We had a memorable vacation in Mexico.

Fue un discurso memorable que cambió la opinión de muchos.

It was a memorable speech that changed many people's opinions.

La victoria del equipo fue un momento memorable para la ciudad.

The team's victory was a memorable moment for the city.

One ending for everyone

In Spanish, words ending in '-e' like 'memorable' don't change for boys or girls. You can say 'un viaje memorable' or 'una fiesta memorable' using the exact same word.

Where to put it

Most of the time, you place 'memorable' after the thing you are describing. For example: 'un día memorable' (a memorable day).

Memorable vs. Memorizable

Mistake: “Este poema es muy memorizable.”

Correction: Este poema es muy memorable (if you mean it was special/notable). Use 'memorizable' only if you mean it is easy to learn by heart, like a phone number.

Llamativo vs. Memorable

Learners often confuse 'llamativo' and 'memorable' because both can imply something stands out. Remember that 'llamativo' focuses on immediate attention-grabbing qualities, while 'memorable' emphasizes lasting impact and remembrance.

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