notice

S2 W1

BrE /ˈnəʊtɪs/ AmE /ˈnoʊtɪs/

verb / noun en → es

past noticed pp noticed ing noticing

1 SEE/NOTICE [transitive] A2

to see or become aware of something, especially by looking carefully

advertir, notar, darse cuenta de algo

  • notice that
  • notice somebody/something doing

Collocations notice a change · notice something unusual

  • I noticed that the door was open.

    Noté que la puerta estaba abierta.

2 POST/ANNOUNCE [transitive] B1

to put up a notice or announcement on a wall, etc.

colgar un aviso, poner una nota

  • notice + obj
  • They noticed a new sign on the wall.

    Colgaron un nuevo cartel en la pared.

3 ATTENTION [noun] A2

a piece of paper or card that gives information, such as a warning or an announcement

aviso, nota, anuncio

  • a notice

Collocations traffic notice · health and safety notice

Phrasal verbs

notice something off PERCEIVE B1

notar algo extraño

  • She noticed something odd about his behavior.

    Notó algo raro en su comportamiento.

notice somebody/something out FORMALLY END EMPLOYMENT B2

despedir a alguien formalmente

  • The company decided to notice him out.

    La empresa decidió despedirlo de manera formal.

Idioms

take no notice of somebody/something B1

no hacer caso de alguien/algo

  • Don't take any notice of what he says.

    No hagas caso a lo que dice.

take notice of somebody/something B1

prestar atención a alguien/algo

  • You should take more notice of your health.

    Deberías prestar más atención a tu salud.