Spanish Conversation · Level 58
74 words
Spanish word
anotar
Pronunciation
IPA/anoˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbwrite down
Example
Voy a anotar tu número.
I'm going to write down your number.
More examples
Es importante anotar la hora de la cita.
It is important to write down the appointment time.
Core concept
A short written record of information such as a name or number.
Common phrases
anotar un número
write down a phone number
anotar en la agenda
write down in the planner
anotar una dirección
write down an address
Similar words
apuntar: Jots short notes or reminders in a notebook or on scrap paper, written quickly and briefly.
escribir: Writes letters, words, or longer text onto paper or a screen as coherent written content.
guardar: Saves data or files on a device or in cloud storage for later access.
Definition in Spanish
Escribir o registrar datos o notas de forma breve para no olvidarlos o para llevar control.
Word origin
Derived from Latin notare 'to mark', with the prefix ad- producing adnotare in medieval usage and evolving into Spanish anotar with the meaning 'to write down'.
Usage tips
- Anotar normally takes the item written as a direct object (anotar el número, anotar una cita) and commonly pairs with en la agenda or en el cuaderno.