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    Observaba (en. I was observing)

    /obserˈβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Look at something carefully.
    She observed the stars in the sky.
    Ella observaba las estrellas en el cielo.
    Take note of what happens in the environment.
    The teacher observed the students during the exam.
    El maestro observaba a los estudiantes durante el examen.
    Be attentive to details or behaviors.
    The scientist observed the behavior of the birds.
    El científico observaba el comportamiento de las aves.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'observare', which means 'to look closely'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    observed attentively
    Watched something with great interest and care.
    observaba con atención
    observed from afar
    Watched something without getting closer.
    observaba desde lejos
    observed the landscape
    Looked at and appreciated the view of the natural surroundings.
    observaba el paisaje

    Related Words

    observation
    Action of observing.
    observación
    observer
    Person who observes.
    observador
    observant
    One who pays attention to something.
    observante

    Slang Meanings

    Take a look.
    I'm going to observe the parade for a moment.
    Voy a observar un momento el desfile.
    Gossip.
    She was just observing to find out everything.
    Ella solo estaba observando para enterarse de todo.