Annotandole

Annotandole is a nonstandard orthographic form sometimes seen in Spanish-language texts to refer to the construction formed by the gerund of anotar with an enclitic indirect object pronoun such as le or les. In standard Spanish this would be written as anotándole (singular) or anotándoles (plural). The appearance of annotandole reflects a broader pattern in which clitic pronouns attach to gerunds or participles, a feature used to indicate that the action is performed for or toward someone.

Grammar and usage guidance

The phenomenon illustrates enclisis with gerundial forms: a clitic pronoun is appended to the verb's gerund, and in correct orthography an accent is often added to preserve the original stress pattern. While annotandole may be encountered in informal writing or quick drafts, the recommended spellings are anotándole, anotándoles, anotándote, etc., depending on number and person. This construction is typically used in contexts such as notes, editorials, or collaborative work where one person performs the action for another.

Notes on style and regional variation

Because annotandole is nonstandard, it is generally avoided in formal writing and publishing. Writers who want to be precise about who benefits from or receives the action will prefer the standard forms (anotándole, anotándoles) or will restructure the sentence to place the pronoun before the verb or clause (por ejemplo, “Estoy anotando las observaciones para Juan”). The use of enclitic pronouns with gerunds varies by region and register.

See also

Enclisis, gerund, pronoun clitics, Spanish grammar, orthography.