class notes

[/klæs noʊts/]
nounpl: class notes
anotações de aula
1. written records of information, lectures, or discussions that occur during a class or academic session
I missed class yesterday, so I borrowed my classmate's class notes to catch up.
Perdi a aula ontem, então peguei emprestado as anotações de aula da minha colega para me atualizar.
2. personal written documentation taken by a student during instruction for study and reference purposes
Her class notes were so well-organized that everyone wanted to study from them.
As anotações de aula dela eram tão bem organizadas que todos queriam estudar a partir delas.
In both American and Brazilian academic contexts, class notes are essential study materials. Brazilian students often use phrases like 'me passa suas anotações?' (can you pass me your notes?) and there's a strong culture of sharing notes among classmates. In the US, especially at universities, having good class notes is considered crucial for exam preparation. Digital note-taking has become increasingly common in both cultures, though handwritten notes are still valued for better retention.
NYC Slang
notes / scribs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lecture notesstudy notesnotesclassroom notesanotações

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
anotações de aula
most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
anotações de aula / caderno de aula
may also refer to the physical notebook itself
São Paulo
anotações de aula / notas de aula
both terms are used interchangeably in academic contexts
Portugal
apontamentos de aula / notas da aula
Portuguese prefers 'apontamentos' more frequently than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

study guidetextbooklectureoutlinesummarynotebook

Related Idioms & Phrases

compare class notes
pool class notes
share class notes
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