The Present Tense of Notar is used to describe actions happening in the present moment. For example, Noto que estás cansado. (I notice that you are tired.)
Notar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Notar (to notice) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | noto |
Tú | notas |
Él / Ella / Usted | nota |
Nosotros / Nosotras | notamos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | notáis |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | notan |
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Usage of Notar in the Present Tense
Notar generally means to notice or perceive, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To notice or perceive: For example, Noto que estás cansado hoy. (I notice you are tired today.)
To sense or feel: For example, Noto un olor extraño en la cocina. (I sense a strange smell in the kitchen.)
To observe or remark: For example, Noto que has cambiado tu peinado. (I observe that you’ve changed your hairstyle.)
To detect or discern: For example, Noto un tono sarcástico en tu voz. (I detect a sarcastic tone in your voice.)
Colloquial usage (rude): For example, ¿No notas que estás siendo grosero? (Don’t you notice you’re being rude?)
Examples
Examples of Notar in the Present Tense
Siempre noto que mi vecina sale a correr por las mañanas. (I always notice my neighbor goes out for a run in the mornings.)
¿Notas algo diferente en el ambiente de la oficina hoy? (Do you notice anything different about the office environment today?)
Ella nota cada detalle en las películas que vemos. (She notices every detail in the movies we watch.)
Notamos que los precios han subido últimamente. (We’ve noticed that prices have gone up lately.)
¿Notáis cómo el tráfico empeora durante las horas pico? (Do you all notice how traffic gets worse during rush hour?)
Los críticos notan la influencia de varios estilos en la nueva exposición de arte. (Critics notice the influence of various styles in the new art exhibition.)
Cada vez que voy al parque, noto a gente haciendo ejercicio. (Every time I go to the park, I notice people exercising.)
¿Notas ese olor extraño? Creo que algo se está quemando. (Do you notice that strange smell? I think something is burning.)
Mi mamá nota cuando no he dormido bien. (My mom notices when I haven’t slept well.)
Notamos que nuestro equipo ha mejorado mucho este año. (We’ve noticed our team has improved a lot this year.)
Oye, ¿notáis esa vibra rara entre ellos dos? (Hey, do you all notice that weird vibe between those two?)
Los fans más dedicados notan cada pequeño cambio en el look de su artista favorito. (The most dedicated fans notice every little change in their favorite artist’s look.)
Cuando estoy estresado, noto que me cuesta concentrarme. (When I’m stressed, I notice it’s hard for me to concentrate.)
¿Notas esa nueva aplicación en tu teléfono? Dicen que es muy útil. (Do you notice that new app on your phone? They say it’s really useful.)
Los expertos en moda notan las tendencias emergentes antes que nadie. (Fashion experts notice emerging trends before anyone else.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Notar (to notice) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo noto | I notice |
Tú notas | You notice |
Él / Ella / Usted nota | He / She / You (formal) notices |
Nosotros / Nosotras notamos | We notice |
Vosotros / Vosotras notáis | You all notice |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes notan | They / You all (formal) notice |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.