Spanish Phrase
Lo tengo apuntado.
Meaning
Literally, ‘I have it noted.’ It means you have written something down or recorded it in your mind, often to remind yourself or to assure someone that you won’t forget.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone gives you information (a date, a task, a phone number, etc.) and you want to confirm that you’ve taken note of it. It’s a polite way to show responsibility and attentiveness.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lotengoapuntado
Direct object pronoun (Lo)
‘Lo’ replaces a masculine singular noun that has already been mentioned, acting as the direct object of the verb.
Verb ‘tener’ + past participle
Using ‘tener’ followed by a past participle (apuntado) expresses a current state resulting from a previous action, similar to ‘to have something done’ in English.
Past participle agreement
The participle ‘apuntado’ agrees in gender and number with the implied object (masculine singular), so it changes to ‘apuntada’, ‘apuntados’, etc., when needed.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedes recordarme la hora de la reunión de mañana?
Can you remind me of tomorrow’s meeting time?
Lo tengo apuntado.
I’ve got it noted.
✕Common Mistakes
Lo tengo apuntar.
‘Apuntar’ must be in its past participle form ‘apuntado’ after ‘tener’.
La tengo apuntado.
The pronoun and participle must agree in gender; use ‘la tengo apuntada’ for a feminine object.
Lo tengo apuntado a.
No preposition is needed after this construction; the object is already implied.
↔Alternatives
Lo tengo anotado.
I have it written down.
Lo tengo registrado.
I have it recorded.
Lo tengo en cuenta.
I’m keeping it in mind.
Cultural Tip
In Spain, ‘apuntar’ is the most common verb for ‘to write down,’ while many Latin‑American countries prefer ‘anotar.’ Both are understood everywhere, but ‘apuntado’ may sound a bit more informal. Using the phrase shows you’re organized and respectful of the speaker’s time.