Apunte (en. Note)
/aˈpun.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A short written piece made to remember or study a topic.
I made a note about the lecture so I wouldn't forget it.
Hice un apunte sobre la conferencia para no olvidarlo.
Quick reference or annotation made in a document.
The professor's notes helped me in the exam.
Los apuntes del profesor me ayudaron en el examen.
Outline or summary of a studied subject.
My history notes are very comprehensive.
Mis apuntes de historia son muy completos.
Etymology
From the verb 'apuntar', which means to point out or write down something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To make a note
To make a brief annotation or comment.
hacer un apunte
To take notes
To write notes during a class or lecture.
llevar apuntes
Quick note
A brief and concise note taken quickly.
apunte rápido
Related Words
To summarize
To reduce a text to its most important points.
resumir
To study
To dedicate time to learn something.
estudiar
To write down
To write something with the purpose of remembering it.
anotar
Slang Meanings
Quick note exchanged between friends.
I’ll leave you a note about what we did last night.
Te dejo un apunte de lo que hicimos anoche.
Small thing that is easily remembered.
Just a note, don’t forget to buy milk.
Solo un apunte, no olvides comprar leche.