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"Malas notas" is a form of "mala nota", a noun which is often translated as "bad grade". "Sacar buenas notas" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to get good grades". Learn more about the difference between "malas notas" and "sacar buenas notas" below.
la mala nota(
mah
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lah
noh
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (education)
a. bad grade
Eres muy buena estudiante, Carmina. No debes deprimirte por sacar una mala nota.You're a very good student, Carmina. You shouldn't be depressed about getting a bad grade.
2. (music)
a. wrong note
Creo que en ese pasaje el violín dio una mala nota.I think the violin played the wrong note in that passage.
sacar buenas notas(
sah
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kahr
bweh
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nahs
noh
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tahs
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (education)
a. to get good grades (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El mayor afán de Camila era sacar buenas notas en sus exámenes.Camila was always eager to get good grades on her exams.
b. to get good marks (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Si sacas buenas notas, tendrás una beca y podrás escoger a qué universidad quieres ir.If you get good marks, you'll get a grant and a chance to choose which university you want to attend.
