The Present Subjunctive of notar is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainties about noticing or perceiving something, for example: Espero que notes la diferencia. (I hope you notice the difference.)

Notar is a regular -ar verb, so its Present Subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Notar (to notice) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Notar generally means to notice or perceive, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To notice or perceive: This is the most common meaning. For example, Es importante que notes los detalles (It’s important that you notice the details).

To sense or feel: For example, Espero que notes la diferencia (I hope you sense the difference).

To realize or become aware: For example, Es normal que no notes los cambios al principio (It’s normal that you don’t realize the changes at first).

To observe or remark: For example, Me alegro de que notes mi esfuerzo (I’m glad you observe my effort).

Colloquially, to check out or ogle (slightly rude): For example, ¿Viste cómo te notaba ese tío? (Did you see how that guy was checking you out?)

Examples

Examples of Notar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que notemos los detalles del contrato antes de firmarlo. (It’s important that we note the details of the contract before signing it.)

Ojalá que notes la belleza de la puesta de sol esta noche. (I hope you note the beauty of the sunset tonight.)

Para aprobar el examen, es necesario que notes todos los conceptos clave. (To pass the exam, it’s necessary that you note all the key concepts.)

Aunque no lo creas, es fundamental que notemos los pequeños detalles en la vida. (Even if you don’t believe it, it’s essential that we note the small details in life.)

El jefe insistió en que notáramos cualquier irregularidad en los informes. (The boss insisted that we note any irregularities in the reports.)

Mamá quiere que notes las instrucciones de la receta al pie de la letra. (Mom wants you to note the recipe instructions to the letter.)

Aunque cueste creerlo, es crucial que noten los efectos secundarios de ese medicamento. (Although it’s hard to believe, it’s crucial that they note the side effects of that medication.)

Independientemente de lo que pienses, es mejor que notes las recomendaciones del médico. (Regardless of what you think, it’s better that you note the doctor’s recommendations.)

Tal vez no lo sepas, pero es imprescindible que notemos los cambios en el clima. (Maybe you don’t know it, but it’s essential that we note the changes in the weather.)

Aunque no te guste, es necesario que notéis las reglas de la comunidad. (Even if you don’t like it, it’s necessary that you all note the community rules.)

Quizás no lo creas, pero es importante que notes los pequeños gestos de afecto. (Maybe you don’t believe it, but it’s important that you note the small gestures of affection.)

Aunque parezca insignificante, es fundamental que noten los detalles en los contratos. (Although it may seem insignificant, it’s essential that they note the details in the contracts.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Notar (to notice) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.