Observar (en. Observe)

/obsɛrˈvaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To examine something attentively or carefully.

To observe the behavior of animals in their natural habitat.

Observar el comportamiento de los animales en su hábitat natural.

To perceive something through the senses.

It is important to observe traffic signs when driving.

Es importante observar las señales de tráfico al conducir.

To take note of something or to record information.

The scientist observed the results of the experiment.

El científico observó los resultados del experimento.

From the Latin 'observare', which means 'to conserve, to care for'.

observe closely

To look very attentively.

observar atentamente

observe the stars

To look at the night sky to see the stars.

observar las estrellas

observe from the outside

To look at something without participating in it.

observar desde fuera

observation

Action of observing; careful examination.

observación

observer

Person who observes, especially at events or phenomena.

observador

observatory

Place designated for taking observations.

observatorio

To take a look

I'm going to observe the meeting for a moment from the door.

Voy a observar un momento la reunión desde la puerta.

To keep an eye

We need to keep an eye on that project so it doesn't go to waste.

Hay que poner ojo en ese proyecto para que no se eche a perder.