Drop a note Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To write a short message to someone, usually informally, either on paper or digitally.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly. Often used for casual written communication (paper notes, quick texts, emails). More common in British English. Alternatives: 'drop a message', 'send a note'. Not used for formal letters.
Spanish: escribir una nota - dejar un mensajePortuguese (BR): deixar um recado - escrever um bilhetePortuguese (PT): deixar um recado - escrever um bilheteChinese (Simplified): 留个便条 - 写个小条Chinese (Traditional): 留個便條 - 寫個小條Hindi: संदेश छोड़ना - नोट लिखनाArabic: أترك ملاحظة - أكتب رسالة قصيرةBengali: একটি ছোট বার্তা পাঠানো - একটা নোট পাঠানোRussian: написать записку - отправить сообщениеJapanese: メモを送る - メッセージを送るVietnamese: gửi một lời nhắn - gửi một mẩu tinKorean: 쪽지 남기다 - 메시지 남기다Turkish: bir not bırakmak - mesaj atmakUrdu: ایک نوٹ چھوڑ دینا - ایک پیغام بھیج دیناIndonesian: meninggalkan catatan - kirim pesan
Example Sentences
Can you drop a note to let me know when you arrive?
basic
I will drop a note on your desk before I leave.
basic
Please drop a note if you need anything else.
basic
Just drop me a note whenever you're free and we'll meet up.
natural
If you can't call, just drop a note.
natural
I totally forgot to drop a note to say I’d be late.
natural