Divisaba (en. I saw)

/di.βiˈsa.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To perceive something at a distance.

From the hill, I discerned the city's landscape.

Desde la colina, divisaba el paisaje de la ciudad.

To distinguish or identify something that is far away.

I saw a figure on the horizon that was approaching.

Divisaba una figura en el horizonte que se acercaba.

To notice or realize something that is not clearly visible.

I perceived the presence of someone in the shadow.

Divisaba la presencia de alguien en la sombra.

It comes from the Latin 'divisare', which means 'to see from afar'.

I was looking ahead

I was observing or perceiving something coming in the future.

divisaba hacia adelante

I did not see it

I was unable to see or notice something that was present.

no lo divisaba

to discern

To see or notice something at a distance.

divisar

vision

The ability to see or perceive through the sense of sight.

visión

observation

The action of observing or examining something.

observación

To discern as a synonym for having a clearer view of the situation.

When I understood everything, I had a better idea of what I should do.

Cuando entendí todo, divisaba mejor lo que debía hacer.

Used to indicate that someone is attentive or watchful.

I always noticed what was happening at the party.

Siempre divisaba lo que pasaba en la fiesta.