Cuaderno (en. Notebook)

/kwaˈðeɾ.no/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A container of paper that contains sheets for writing.
The teacher asked the students to bring their notebook.
El profesor pidió a los alumnos que trajeran su cuaderno.
A set of sheets used for taking notes.
I wrote down all the topics in my notebook.
Anoté todos los temas en mi cuaderno.
A notebook can be of different sizes and styles.
I bought a large notebook for university.
Compré un cuaderno grande para la universidad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'quaternus', which means 'four'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have a notebook
It means to be ready to jot down information.
tener un cuaderno
To take out a notebook
To refer to starting to write or take notes.
sacar un cuaderno
To transfer to the notebook
It means to transfer information from one place to a notebook.
pasar al cuaderno

Related Words

To write
To make strokes on paper with a writing instrument.
escribir
To note down
To record information briefly.
anotar
Notes
Notes that are made to remember information.
notas

Slang Meanings

Little book
Instead of a notebook, I use a little book for my brainstorming.
En vez de cuaderno, yo uso un librito para mis brainstormings.
Pad
I don't have a notebook, but this pad works just as well.
No tengo cuaderno, pero este block me sirve igual.