tomar nota

to take note

to mark one's words

tomar nota(toh-mahr noh-tah)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to make a note; used with "de")

a. to take note

Tomé nota de lo que dijo el profesor.

I took note of what the professor said.

b. to note down

Toma nota de las palabras que no entiendas.

Note down the words that you don't understand.

c. to write down

Busca una hoja y toma nota de lo que voy a decir.

Get a piece of paper and write down what I'm going to say.

2. (to remember)

a. to mark one's words

Tomen nota de lo que dice el anciano. Son lecciones de vida invaluables.

Mark the old man's words. They're invaluable life lessons.