nota (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/no'ta/

Meanings and Usage

• Meanings: "Nota" in Spanish can have several meanings:
• Grade/Mark: Refers to a score given for an exam, assignment, etc.
• Note: Can also refer to a short piece of writing intended as a record or reminder.

• Bill: Used colloquially for a check or bill in a restaurant.

• Usage:

• "Nota" is commonly used in both oral and written Spanish.
• It is frequently used in educational settings to refer to grades.
• In informal situations, it can also refer to a bill/check at a restaurant.

Verb Forms

"Nota" is not a verb, so it does not have verb forms.

Example Phrases

1. ¿Qué nota sacaste en el examen?

2. What grade did you get on the exam?

3. Escribe una nota para recordar comprar leche.

4. Write a note to remember to buy milk.

Idiomatic Expressions

• "Tomar nota": To take note or make a mental note.

• Voy a tomar nota de tus sugerencias. (I will take note of your suggestions.)

• "Estar al tanto": To be informed or up to date.

• Siempre estoy al tanto de las noticias. (I am always up to date with the news.)

• "Dejar algo en claro": To make something clear.

• Quiero dejar en claro que no estoy de acuerdo. (I want to make it clear that I do not agree.)

• "Sacar la cuenta": To figure something out or do the math.

• Déjame sacar la cuenta y te digo cuánto debemos. (Let me figure it out and I'll tell you how much we owe.)

• "Anotar en la lista negra": To make a mental note not to consider someone or something.

• Después de esa travesura, lo anoté en mi lista negra. (After that prank, I made a mental note not to consider him.)

Etymology

The word "nota" comes from the Latin "nota," which had similar meanings related to a mark, sign, or observation.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Calificación (Grade) - Apunte (Note) - Factura (Bill)

Antonyms: - Aprobado (Pass) - Aceptación (Acceptance) - Honorarios (Fees)