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    Percibe (en. Perceives)

    /peɾˈsiβe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To know something through the senses.
    She perceives the music from afar.
    Ella percibe la música desde lejos.
    To realize something or understand it.
    He perceives the change in his behavior.
    Él percibe el cambio en su comportamiento.
    To observe or pay attention to something.
    Children perceive the emotions of adults.
    Los niños perciben las emociones de los adultos.
    To receive or capture sensations.
    The dog perceives the smell of food.
    El perro percibe el olor de la comida.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'percipere', which means 'to take or receive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    does not perceive anything
    Does not realize what is happening.
    no percibe nada
    perceives a threat
    Feels that there is a danger.
    percibe una amenaza
    perceive the environment
    Understand the atmosphere surrounding him/her.
    percibir el ambiente

    Related Words

    perception
    The process of interpreting sensations.
    percepción
    perceptible
    That can be perceived or noticed.
    perceptible
    perceptive
    That has a good sense to perceive or notice things.
    perceptivo

    Slang Meanings

    To listen or pay attention to something.
    I was at the event and I perceived what was being said among the people.
    Estaba en el evento y percibí lo que se decía entre la gente.
    To feel an atmosphere or vibe.
    At the party, I perceived good vibes among everyone.
    En la fiesta, percibí buena onda entre todos.