Notar (en. Notice)
/noˈtaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Officially record a document.
The lawyer had to notarize the contract for it to be valid.
El abogado tuvo que notar el contrato para que tuviera validez.
To realize something.
I noticed that she was happy at the meeting.
Noté que ella estaba feliz en la reunión.
To make an observation or comment.
I want to note that the project was a success.
Quiero notar que el proyecto fue un éxito.
Etymology
From Latin 'notare', which means to mark or indicate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
not notice the difference
To not realize that something has changed.
no notar la diferencia
notice the atmosphere
To perceive the atmosphere of a place.
notar el ambiente
not notice the exit
To not realize that you can leave.
no notar la salida
notice with concern
To realize something that causes unease.
notar con preocupación
Related Words
observation
Action of noticing something.
observación
perception
Ability to notice and understand something through the senses.
percepción
warning
Notification to alert about something.
advertencia
verification
Action of verifying or noticing something.
constatación
Slang Meanings
To notice something that is out of the ordinary.
I noticed that the atmosphere was strange; something didn't fit.
Noté que el ambiente estaba raro, algo no encajaba.
To highlight a situation.
She noticed the tension in the meeting room.
Ella notó la tensión en la sala de reuniones.