Observan (en. Observe)

/ob-ser-van/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To look carefully at something to learn from it.

They observe the stars at night.

Ellos observan las estrellas durante la noche.

To realize something by focusing on it.

They notice that the weather has changed.

Observan que el clima ha cambiado.

To gather information through observation.

Scientists observe the behavior of animals.

Los científicos observan el comportamiento de los animales.

From Latin 'observare', which means to look or pay attention.

observe closely

To pay detailed attention to something.

observar de cerca

observe carefully

To look at something carefully so as not to miss details.

observar con atención

they observe and learn

To see and internalize a lesson or example.

observan y aprenden

observer

A person who observes.

observador

observation

The action of observing.

observación

observant

One who pays attention or is careful.

observante

To gossip

They observe from the window to gossip about the neighbors.

Ellos observan desde la ventana para chismear sobre los vecinos.

To keep an eye on

I am going to observe what that person does, just to keep an eye on it.

Voy a observar lo que hace esa persona, solo para echar un ojo.