The Present Subjunctive of Notar is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainties about noticing or realizing 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 (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of notar is used to express desires, doubts, emotions, and hypothetical situations.

To express a desire or hope: For example, Espero que notes lo mucho que te quiero. (I hope you notice how much I love you.)

To express doubt or uncertainty: For example, No creo que notes las indirectas que te doy. (I don’t think you notice the hints I’m giving you.)

To express emotions: For example, Me molesta que no notes cuando estoy enojada. (It bothers me that you don’t notice when I’m angry.)

In hypothetical situations: For example, Si notaras lo que hago por ti, me lo agradecerías. (If you noticed what I do for you, you would thank me.)

Colloquially, to express surprise or disbelief: For example, ¿No notaste que te estaba vacilando? (Didn’t you notice I was joking with you?)

Examples

Examples of Notar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que notes los detalles cuando viajas a un nuevo lugar. (It’s important that you note the details when traveling to a new place.)

Ojalá que notemos las señales de peligro antes de que sea demasiado tarde. (Hopefully we note the danger signs before it’s too late.)

Aunque tengas prisa, nota los letreros para no perderte. (Even if you’re in a hurry, note the signs so you don’t get lost.)

Para mejorar tus habilidades sociales, nota cómo interactúan los demás. (To improve your social skills, note how others interact.)

En la próxima reunión, noten las ideas más innovadoras. (In the next meeting, note the most innovative ideas.)

Para mantenerse al día, nota las noticias y eventos culturales importantes. (To stay current, note important news and cultural events.)

Aunque parezca aburrido, nota los detalles en tu trabajo para evitar errores. (Even if it seems boring, note the details at your job to avoid mistakes.)

En el taller de desarrollo personal, notemos nuestras fortalezas y debilidades. (In the personal development workshop, let’s note our strengths and weaknesses.)

Para progresar en tu carrera, nota lo que hacen los profesionales exitosos. (To advance in your career, note what successful professionals do.)

Hijo, nota bien los valores que te enseñamos en casa. (Son, note well the values we’ve taught you at home.)

En la próxima cita familiar, noten quién necesita más apoyo. (At the next family gathering, note who needs more support.)

Aunque estés distraído, nota los detalles importantes, ¿no? (Even if you’re distracted, note the important details, ok?)

Para tener éxito, notemos las oportunidades y actuemos con rapidez. (To be successful, let’s note the opportunities and act quickly.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Notar (to notice) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American 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.