Observatorio (en. Observatory)

/obserβaˈtoɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Facility equipped with telescopes and other instruments to observe the sky.

The astronomical observatory is located in an area away from light pollution.

El observatorio astronómico está ubicado en una zona alejada de la contaminación lumínica.

Research center for the study of natural phenomena.

The meteorological observatory provides crucial data for weather prediction.

El observatorio meteorológico proporciona datos cruciales para predecir el clima.

Building where scientific observations are conducted.

The observatory on the mountain offers guided tours to learn more about astronomy.

El observatorio en la montaña ofrece visitas guiadas para conocer más sobre la astronomía.

From Latin 'observatorium', meaning 'place for observing'.

astronomical observatory

Institution dedicated to the observation of celestial bodies.

observatorio astronómico

social observatory

Place where social phenomena are analyzed and studied.

observatorio social

meteorological observatory

Center dedicated to the study and analysis of climate and atmospheric conditions.

observatorio meteorológico

observation

Action of observing something to acquire information.

observación

astronomy

Science that studies celestial bodies and the universe.

astronomía

telescope

Optical instrument to observe distant objects.

telescopio

Colloquial term to refer to an observation place.

Let's go to the observatory to see the stars tonight.

Vamos al observatorio a ver las estrellas esta noche.

Informal use to describe a place where information is analyzed.

That place has become an observatory of market trends.

Ese lugar se ha convertido en un observatorio de las tendencias del mercado.