Portuguese Phrase
Tá anotado.
Meaning
Literally "It’s noted," this phrase is used to confirm that you have written down or will remember the information someone just gave you. It conveys a quick, informal acknowledgment.
When to use
Use it right after someone tells you a detail—like a time, address, or instruction—and you want to let them know you’ve recorded it. It’s perfect in casual conversations, at work among teammates, or when texting friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Táanotado
Tá = está (colloquial)
In spoken Brazilian Portuguese, "Tá" is the informal contraction of the verb "estar" in the third‑person singular present, used like "is" in English.
anotado (past participle)
"Anotado" is the past participle of "anotar" (to write down) and works as an adjective meaning "noted" or "written down".
Verb‑adjective agreement
"Anotado" agrees in gender and number with the implied subject (usually masculine singular), so you would say "Tá anotada" for a feminine noun.
🗨In Conversation
A reunião será às 15h na sala 3.
The meeting will be at 3 p.m. in room 3.
Tá anotado.
Got it, noted.
✕Common Mistakes
É anotado.
"É" (ser) is used for permanent characteristics, not for a momentary action like noting something down.
Tá anotado?
Adding a question mark turns the statement into a doubtful query; the usual form is a statement, not a question.
Tá anotado!!
Excessive punctuation can sound overly aggressive; one exclamation point is enough for emphasis.
↔Alternatives
Está anotado.
It is noted.
Já anotei.
I’ve already written it down.
Entendi, anotado.
Understood, noted.
Vou anotar.
I’ll write it down.
Cultural Tip
"Tá" is quintessentially Brazilian and very informal; you’ll hear it in everyday speech, on the street, and in casual workplaces. In Portugal people tend to keep "está" and avoid the contraction. Avoid using "Tá anotado" in formal emails or official documents—opt for "Está anotado" or "Foi anotado" instead.