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    Perciben (en. Perceive)

    peɾˈsiβen

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To notice or grasp something through the senses.
    They perceive the change in the weather.
    Ellos perciben el cambio en el clima.
    To become aware of a sensation or idea.
    She perceives a tension in the room.
    Ella percibe una tensión en la sala.
    To understand or comprehend something.
    The students perceive the difficulty of the exam.
    Los estudiantes perciben la dificultad del examen.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'percipere', meaning 'to grasp' or 'to collect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perceive a change
    To notice an alteration or modification in something.
    percibir un cambio
    perceive a sensation
    To experience an impression through the senses.
    percibir una sensación
    they do not perceive anything
    They are unable to notice or understand what is happening.
    no perciben nada

    Related Words

    perception
    Act or effect of perceiving.
    percepción
    perceptible
    That can be perceived.
    perceptible
    perceptive
    That has the capacity to perceive.
    perceptivo

    Slang Meanings

    To notice something quickly.
    She immediately perceives the bad vibes at a party.
    Ella percibe enseguida las malas vibras en una fiesta.
    To realize something significant.
    The team sensed that something was not right during the meeting.
    El equipo percibió que algo no iba bien durante la reunión.