Spanish Conversation · Level 64
76 words
Spanish word
apuntar
Pronunciation
IPA/apunˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbjot down
Example
Por favor, apunta la dirección en la libreta.
Please jot down the address in the notebook.
More examples
Voy a apuntar el número en la agenda.
I'm going to jot down the number in the planner.
Core concept
A short line entry in a small notebook.
Common phrases
apuntar la dirección
jot down the address
apuntar en la libreta
jot down in the notebook
apuntar un número
jot down a number
apuntar ideas
jot down ideas
Similar words
anotar: Notes down an important detail briefly as a written reminder or record.
escribir: Writes sentences or text to express thoughts, information, or messages.
tomar nota: Records spoken information while listening so it can be reviewed later.
apuntarse: Signs up by recording a name on an attendance or registration list.
Definition in Spanish
Anotar de forma breve para recordar información o dejar constancia.
Word origin
From medieval Latin appunctāre (ad- 'to' + punctum 'point'), originally 'to add a small point', which extends to marking brief notes for later reference.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, apuntar typically takes a direct object (apuntar la dirección) so expect the pattern 'apuntar [thing]' rather than adding extra prepositions as in English.