The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Notar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to noticing or observing something, for example Nota los detalles en el paisaje. (Notice the details in the landscape.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Notar (to notice) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Notar generally means to notice or observe, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To notice or observe: For example, Nota los detalles (Notice the details).

To sense or perceive: For example, Nota el aroma (Sense the aroma).

To remark or comment (colloquial): For example, Nota lo que te digo (Listen to what I’m telling you).

To take note of (colloquial): For example, Nota esta dirección (Take note of this address).

To pay attention (colloquial): For example, ¡Nota, pendejo! (Pay attention, idiot!)

Examples

Examples of Notar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Nota el hermoso paisaje! (Notice the beautiful scenery!)

Por favor, noten los detalles importantes en el contrato. (Please note the important details in the contract.)

Mamá, notemos cuándo llega el autobús para no perderlo. (Mom, let’s note when the bus arrives so we don’t miss it.)

Oye, nota cómo se mueve esa chica en la pista de baile. (Hey, notice how that girl moves on the dance floor.)

En la reunión, noten los puntos clave que el jefe menciona. (In the meeting, note the key points that the boss mentions.)

Amigo, nota los precios antes de comprar algo. (Friend, note the prices before buying anything.)

¡Nota el sabor intenso de este vino tinto! (Notice the intense flavor of this red wine!)

Hija, nota cómo tu hermano se esfuerza en sus estudios. (Daughter, notice how your brother works hard in his studies.)

Compañeros, notemos las tendencias del mercado este mes. (Colleagues, let’s note the market trends this month.)

¿Puedes notar el cambio en su actitud últimamente? (Can you notice the change in their attitude lately?)

Turistas, noten la arquitectura colonial de esta ciudad. (Tourists, note the colonial architecture of this city.)

Oye, nota cómo ese equipo juega con mucha pasión. (Hey, notice how that team plays with a lot of passion.)

En la cocina, nota los olores de las especias frescas. (In the kitchen, notice the aromas of the fresh spices.)

Chicos, noten los efectos secundarios de este medicamento. (Guys, note the side effects of this medication.)

¡Nota el increíble talento de esa artista! (Notice the incredible talent of that artist!)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Notar (to notice) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.