apontamentos

Apontamentos is the plural of apontamento, a Portuguese term used to refer to notes, annotations, or remarks added to a text or document to clarify, annotate, or point out details. It can also indicate brief indications or cues used to guide actions or decisions.

Etymology: from apontar (to point out, to note). The original sense is the act of pointing out something and the written record that results from it.

Contexts in literature and education: In scholarly work, apontamentos include marginalia, footnotes, endnotes, or annotations added by readers, editors, or authors to explain, quote sources, or critique content. In editorial practice, they can be reviewer comments, typographical corrections, or clarifications.

Reading and research: Apontamentos de leitura are notes taken during reading; apontamentos críticos are critical notes evaluating arguments; apontamentos bibliográficos are notes on sources.

Other uses: In business or administrative contexts, apontamentos may refer to remarks or notes in reports, checklists, or meeting records. The term is widely used in Brazilian Portuguese and can be synonymous with anotações or comentários depending on context.