Observé (en. Observed)

/obserˈve/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Perceive something through sight or attention.
The teacher asked us to observe the experiment.
El profesor nos pidió que observáramos el experimento.
Follow with attention something that happens.
I noticed how the plant grew day by day.
Observé cómo la planta crecía día a día.
Analyze or examine something carefully.
It is important to observe the details in a report.
Es importante observar los detalles en un informe.

Etymology

From Latin 'observāre', which means to look attentively.

Common Phrases and Expressions

observe closely
Examine something with attention and care.
observar de cerca
does not observe the time
Does not pay attention to the time that passes.
no observa el tiempo
observe someone
Pay attention to a person's behavior or actions.
observar a alguien

Related Words

observation
Action of observing.
observación
observer
Person who observes.
observador
observatory
Place designated for observing astronomical or meteorological phenomena.
observatorio

Slang Meanings

Be aware of what is happening.
I am always observing what happens between them.
Siempre estoy observando lo que pasa entre ellos.
Keep track of someone or something.
I have been keeping an eye on him for a while.
Lo tengo observado desde hace tiempo.