A change can become clear through the senses.
The idea
Notar means to notice a detail or change. It takes a direct object and follows the regular present pattern.
| Persona | Presente |
|---|---|
| yo | noto |
| tú | notas |
| él / ella / usted | nota |
| nosotros / nosotras | notamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | notáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | notan |
Examples
- Noto un cambio en tu voz.I notice a change in your voice.
- ¿Notas la luz más intensa?Do you notice the brighter light?
- La médica nota una mejora.The doctor notices an improvement.
- Notamos un olor extraño aquí.We notice a strange smell here.
- Ellos notaron el error tarde.They noticed the mistake late.
- He notado menos tráfico hoy.I have noticed less traffic today.
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Watch out
Do not use it to mean taking written notes; that is often apuntar.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct form: Yo ___ una diferencia. (noto / notas)
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noto
noto fits the speaker.
Choose the correct form: Nosotros ___ el ruido. (notamos / notáis)
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notamos
notamos refers to the group including the speaker.
Choose the correct form: Ella ___ la señal ayer. (notó / noto)
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notó
notó has an accent for the completed past.
Practice round
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Choose the correct form: Yo ___ una diferencia. (noto / notas)
Choose the correct form: Nosotros ___ el ruido. (notamos / notáis)
Choose the correct form: Ella ___ la señal ayer. (notó / noto)
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Describe a change you have noticed.