Percibí (en. I perceived)

/peɾθiˈβi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Become aware of something through the senses.
I perceived a strange smell in the room.
Percibí un olor extraño en la habitación.
Understand or realize something.
I perceived that she was upset by my comment.
Percibí que ella estaba molesta por mi comentario.
Receive or capture information.
I perceived the emotion in her voice when she spoke to me.
Percibí la emoción en su voz cuando me habló.

Etymology

From the verb 'percibir', from Latin 'percipere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

perceive the message
Understand what is being communicated.
percibir el mensaje
not perceive the severity
Not realizing the seriousness of a situation.
no percibir la gravedad

Related Words

perception
Process of receiving and interpreting sensory information.
percepción
perceived
Form of the participle of the verb perceive.
percibido

Slang Meanings

Realizing quickly
When I entered the place, I instantly perceived that everything was different.
Cuando entré al lugar, percibí al instante que todo estaba diferente.
Feeling the atmosphere
Upon arriving at the party, I sensed a very positive vibe.
Al llegar a la fiesta, percibí una vibra muy positiva.