Notaba (en. I noticed)

/noˈtaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To perceive or realize something.

I noticed that something was wrong in the meeting.

Notaba que algo no iba bien en la reunión.

To write something down to have a record.

She noted the important dates in her agenda.

Ella notaba las fechas importantes en su agenda.

To observe or see attentively.

I noticed the small details in the painting.

Notaba los pequeños detalles en la pintura.

From Latin 'notare', which means 'to mark' or 'to designate'.

I didn't notice

indicates a lack of attention or perception.

no noté

I was noticing that

is used to indicate that there was awareness or record of a fact.

notaba que

notar

to perceive or realize something.

notar

news

new or relevant information.

noticia

To realize something unexpected.

I hadn't noticed it until he told me.

No lo había notado hasta que él me lo dijo.

To be aware of a situation.

I was already noticing that there was tension in the air.

Ya notaba que había tensión en el ambiente.