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Dar la nota

To stand out / To make a scene / To draw attention to oneself

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Notes & Usage:

Describes someone attracting attention — usually by behaving oddly or inappropriately. Can also mean standing out positively in some contexts.

See It in Context

Siempre da la nota en las reuniones con sus comentarios.

He always stands out in meetings with his comments.

No quiero dar la nota con este traje tan llamativo.

I don't want to draw attention to myself with this loud suit.

—¿Se portó bien? —No, dio la nota como siempre.

—Did she behave? —No, she made a scene as always.