Anotar (en. Write down)

/a.noˈtaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To write or make a note about something.
I am going to write down the address so I don't forget it.
Voy a anotar la dirección para no olvidarla.
To note a result or figure in a record.
The referee needs to record the goal in the match report.
El árbitro necesita anotar el gol en el acta del partido.
To make a record of something important.
It is important to note all medical appointments.
Es importante anotar todas las citas médicas.

Etymology

From Latin 'annotare', meaning 'to make a note'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to score a goal
To register that a goal has been scored in a match.
anotar un gol
to set a record
To record a new record or achievement.
anotar un record
to write in the agenda
To write something in the agenda to remember it.
anotar en la agenda

Related Words

note
Note or written information that is kept for reference.
nota
note
Brief written note about something.
apunte
record
Documentation or annotation of some event or data.
registro

Slang Meanings

To record or note down in an uninhibited manner.
I’m going to note that girl's number in my phone.
Voy a anotar el número de esa chica en mi celular.
To mark or achieve something in a casual situation.
I managed to score a good deal during Black Friday.
Logré anotar una buena oferta durante el Black Friday.