Sidenote (en. Sidenote)

/ˈsaɪdˌnoʊt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A note that is added to a text to provide additional information or commentary.
On page 5, there is a sidenote that clarifies an important concept.
En la página 5, hay una sidenote que aclara un concepto importante.
Comment made incidentally, not directly related to the main topic.
He made a sidenote about his personal experience during the conference.
Hizo una sidenote sobre su experiencia personal durante la conferencia.

Etymology

The word 'sidenote' is derived from English, where 'side' means 'side' and 'note' means 'note'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

as a sidenote
An additional comment that may not be essential but is relevant.
a modo de sidenote
anecdotally
To provide an example or a short story that illustrates a related point.
de manera anecdótica

Related Words

note
A brief comment or note about a topic.
apunte
margin
The space on the side of a page where notes can be written.
margen
comment
Observation made about something to clarify or criticize it.
comentario

Slang Meanings

Quick note that can be easily altered.
It's just a sidenote, don't take it too seriously.
Es solo una sidenote, no la tomes demasiado en cuenta.
Out-of-place comment.
That was a sidenote that was not relevant.
Esa fue una sidenote que no venía al caso.