Spanish Conversation · Level 117
59 words
Spanish word
apostillar
Pronunciation
IPA/apostiˈʝaɾ/
Meaning
- verbannotate
Example
¿Puedes apostillar esto en el margen?
Can you annotate this in the margin?
More examples
Cuando estudio, suelo apostillar los apuntes para recordar lo importante.
When I study, I usually annotate the notes to remember the important points.
Core concept
A brief marginal note beside a line of text.
Common phrases
apostillar en el margen
annotate in the margin
apostillar los apuntes
annotate the notes
Similar words
anotar: Facts or thoughts recorded in writing to preserve them for later use.
apuntar: Concise notes capturing main points or reminders in a few words.
comentar: Brief evaluative or explanatory comment attached to the text.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer una nota breve en el margen de un texto para aclarar, comentar o completar una idea.
Word origin
The verb comes from medieval Latin appostilla via Old French apostille and ultimately from Latin appositus 'placed near', originally referring to a note placed beside the text.
Usage tips
- Because the noun apostilla also denotes the Hague 'apostille' certificate, speakers often clarify the marginal-note sense with phrases like nota al margen or poner una apostilla to prevent confusion.
Other meanings
- apostilleverb
Related words
- apostilladoannotatedadjective
- apostillaannotationnoun