Obvio (en. Obvious)
/ˈobβio/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is evident or clear.
It is obvious that I must study more for the exam.
Es obvio que debo estudiar más para el examen.
That results from common sense.
It is obvious that the Earth is round.
Es obvio que la tierra es redonda.
That does not require an explanation.
Your comment was so obvious that everyone laughed.
Tu comentario fue tan obvio que todos se rieron.
Etymology
From Latin 'obvius', which means 'that is in sight' or 'that is at hand'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
it is obvious
it is evident, does not need explanation.
es obvio
the obvious
what is clear or known.
lo obvio
it’s not so obvious
implies that something that seems clear is not so.
no es tan obvio
obvious sense
commonly accepted as correct.
obvio sentido
Related Words
obviousness
Quality of obvious.
obviedad
evident
That is perceived clearly.
evidente
manifest
That is evident, that cannot be hidden.
manifiesto
Slang Meanings
Clearly understood by everyone.
That rule is so obvious that it doesn’t even need to be mentioned.
Esa regla es tan obvia que ni se necesita mencionar.
Something that does not need to be questioned.
It is obvious that we all want the best for ourselves.
Es obvio que todos queremos lo mejor para nosotros.