Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
notable
Pronunciation
IPA/noˈtaβle/
Meaning
- adjectivenoteworthy
Example
Tu progreso es notable.
Your progress is noteworthy.
More examples
En pocas semanas se notó una mejora notable.
Within a few weeks a notable improvement was noticed.
Core concept
A bold mark on a blank page.
Common phrases
mejora notable
notable improvement
diferencia notable
notable difference
logro notable
notable achievement
Similar words
destacado: Conspicuous among peers or items, visibly catching others' focus.
relevante: Pertinent to the matter at hand, providing value for consideration.
significativo: Significant in meaning or effect, implying important outcomes or weight.
Definition in Spanish
Que llama la atención por sus cualidades, efectos o logros y merece ser mencionado.
Word origin
From Latin nota 'mark' plus the adjective-forming suffix -abilis 'able to be marked', the compound yields 'worthy of notice' and gives Spanish notable.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, notable commonly modifies nouns like 'diferencia', 'avance', or 'mejora' to point out measurable or observable effects.
Other meanings
- noticeableadjective
- markedadjective
Opposites
- insignificanteinsignificantadjective
- irrelevanteirrelevantadjective
Related words
- notabilidadnotabilitynoun
- notablementenotablyadverb