anotó

Anotó is a verb form in Spanish, serving as the third-person singular simple past (pretérito indefinido) of the verb anotar. It describes a completed action of noting, writing down, or recording information by alguien (he, she, or usted). In addition to its primary sense of noting details, anotar can also mean to score a point or goal in sports, as in El equipo anotó un gol.

Etymology and related forms: Anotar comes from Latin annotare, from ad- 'to' plus notare 'to mark, note'. Related forms include the infinitive anotar, the gerund anotando, and the past participle anotado. Other preterite forms include anotaste, anotó, anotamos, anotasteis, anotaron, with anotó specifically marking the third-person singular preterite. The imperfect is anotaba, and the present tense is anota.

Usage: Anotó is used in narratives and reports to indicate that the action of noting or recording occurred and was completed at a definite past time. It is not gender-marked in Spanish; the subject pronouns él, ella, or usted are typically understood from context. The term can be encountered in journalism, diaries, sports reporting, and general prose.

Examples:

- Ayer, María anotó todos los gastos en la libreta.

- El periodista anotó las declaraciones de los testigos.

- En el marcador, el equipo anotó un gol decisivo.