Observé (en. I 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.