Observación (en. Observation)
/obsérβaθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of seeing and examining something attentively.
The observation of the stars is fascinating.
La observación de las estrellas es fascinante.
Comment or remark made about something that has been noticed.
I made an observation about the child's behavior.
Hice una observación sobre el comportamiento del niño.
Deduction or conclusion obtained from what has been seen.
His observation about the weather was correct.
Su observación sobre el clima fue acertada.
Etymology
From the Latin 'observatio', which means 'action of observing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make an observation
To make a comment about something observed.
hacer una observación
to leave an observation
To note or mention something that has been noticed.
dejar una observación
under observation
To be under study or surveillance.
en observación
Related Words
to observe
Action of looking attentively.
observar
observant
One who pays attention to what happens around them.
observante
Slang Meanings
To focus on something or someone intensely.
I was at the party and I stayed observing who danced better.
Estaba en la fiesta y me quedé en observación de quién bailaba mejor.
To comment on a situation after analyzing it.
After the meeting, I made an observation about the project's development.
Después de la reunión, hice una observación sobre el desarrollo del proyecto.