Spanish Phrase
Las notas salen pronto.
Meaning
This sentence tells the listener that the grades (or any notes) will be released soon. It’s a concise way to convey that the results are expected in the near future.
When to use
Use this phrase after an exam, test, or any situation where results are pending. It’s common in school settings, but can also refer to official reports, announcements, or any documents that will be published shortly.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lasnotassalenpronto
Definite article agreement
The article 'las' must match the gender (feminine) and number (plural) of the noun 'notas'.
Verb conjugation – salir
‘Salen’ is the third‑person plural present of ‘salir’, used because the subject ‘las notas’ is plural.
Adverb placement
Adverbs like ‘pronto’ normally follow the verb in Spanish, giving the sentence a natural flow.
🗨In Conversation
¿Ya sabes cuándo salen las notas?
Do you already know when the grades will be out?
Sí, salen pronto.
Yes, they’ll be out soon.
✕Common Mistakes
Las notas sale pronto.
‘Sale’ is singular; the subject ‘las notas’ is plural, so the verb must be ‘salen’.
Las notas pronto salen.
Placing ‘pronto’ before the verb is possible but sounds less natural in this context; the usual order is verb + adverb.
Las notas salen pronto
Missing the period or accent does not affect meaning, but for written Spanish you should end the sentence with a period and use the correct accent on ‘pronto’ (none needed).
↔Alternatives
Las calificaciones estarán disponibles pronto.
The grades will be available soon.
Los resultados se publicarán pronto.
The results will be published soon.
Pronto tendremos las notas.
We’ll have the grades soon.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries, ‘las notas’ is the everyday term for school grades. Asking about them is a common conversation after mid‑terms or finals. Keep the tone informal with friends (using ‘salen pronto’) but switch to a more formal register (e.g., ‘las calificaciones estarán disponibles pronto’) in official communications.

