Spanish Conversation · Level 163
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Spanish word
anotación
Pronunciation
IPA/anotaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounnote
Example
Hay una anotación en mi cuaderno.
There is a note in my notebook.
More examples
Si crees que falta información, agrega una anotación en la página correspondiente.
If you think information is missing, add a note on the relevant page.
Core concept
Brief written comment attached to a text or notebook.
Common phrases
agregar una anotación
add a note
anotación breve
brief note
anotación personal
personal note
Similar words
nota: Concise written note recording something to remember or review later.
mensaje: Concise message left to tell someone something or pass information.
recado: Short written message left for someone absent, usually with a simple instruction.
comentario: Concise remark on a text or talk expressing an opinion or brief reaction.
Definition in Spanish
Apunte breve y escrito que se añade a un texto o cuaderno para aclarar, recordar o comentar algo.
Word origin
The word derives from the verb anotar and ultimately from Latin annotare (ad 'to' + notare 'mark'), with the suffix -ción forming the noun.
Usage tips
- In Spanish hacer una anotación or dejar una anotación refers to adding a short explanatory comment, while tomar nota and apuntes refer to recording information for later use.
Other meanings
- annotationnoun
- entrynoun
Related words
- anotarnoteverb
- anotadonotedadjective