observar
watch · observe
Mirar algo con atención para darse cuenta de detalles o cambios.
Definition & meaning
- To watch or look at something or someone carefully, typically in order to gain information or to study their behavior.
- To follow a law, rule, custom, or religious practice; to comply with or adhere to a regulation.
- To remark or make a comment about something that has been noticed.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a transitive verb in Spanish. It is a regular verb ending in -ar.
It originates from the Latin word observare, which is composed of the prefix ob- (meaning "in front of" or "towards") and the verb servare (meaning "to keep," "to watch over," or "to save").
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Mirar : To look at.
- Examinar : To examine.
- Contemplar : To contemplate or watch steadily.
- Cumplir : To comply with (in the context of rules or laws).
- Acatar : To abide by or obey.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Me gusta observar las estrellas en una noche despejada.verb
I like to watch the stars on a clear night.
Pudimos observar las estrellas desde la montaña.verb
We could observe the stars from the mountain.
Nos encantaba observar la luna llena desde la terraza.verb
We loved to observe the full moon from the terrace.
Observamos las estrellas toda la noche.verb
We observed the stars all night.
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