Meaning and behavior
What does notar mean?
Notar means to note. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to show, to be noticed, to become obvious.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- notar
- Gerund
- notando
- Past participle
- notado
Regular -AR pattern
How this verb behaves
Notar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of notar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Notar |
|---|---|
| yo | noto |
| tú | notas |
| él / ella / usted | nota |
| nosotros / nosotras | notamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | notáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | notan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of notar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Notar |
|---|---|
| yo | noté |
| tú | notaste |
| él / ella / usted | notó |
| nosotros / nosotras | notamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | notasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | notaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of notar, or for background information.
| Subject | Notar |
|---|---|
| yo | notaba |
| tú | notabas |
| él / ella / usted | notaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | notábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | notabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | notaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of notar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Notar |
|---|---|
| yo | notaré |
| tú | notarás |
| él / ella / usted | notará |
| nosotros / nosotras | notaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | notaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | notarán |
Verified context
Examples with notar
No te noto muy animado.
You don't seem very cheerful.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR¿Notas el sabor del jengibre?
Can you taste the ginger?
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRNoté una gota de lluvia en mi cabeza.
I felt a drop of rain on my head.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Notar FAQ
What does notar mean?
Notar means to note.
Is notar regular or irregular?
Notar is a regular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of notar?
The gerund of notar is notando.
What is the past participle of notar?
The past participle of notar is notado.
How is notar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is noto, notas, nota, notamos, notan.
How is notar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is noté, notaste, notó, notamos, notaron.
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