Percibía (en. Perceived)

/peɾθiˈβia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To become aware or realize something through the senses.
She perceived the aroma of the flowers from afar.
Ella percibía el aroma de las flores desde lejos.
To grasp or understand an idea, feeling, or situation.
He perceived the tension in the air during the discussion.
Él percibía la tensión en el aire durante la discusión.
To recognize or realize something that is happening.
We perceived that something was not right at the meeting.
Nosotros percibíamos que algo no estaba bien en la reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'percipere', which means 'to gather' or 'to take'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

perceive a change
to notice or realize a change in a situation or state.
percibir un cambio
perceive reality
to understand or recognize the truth of a situation.
percibir la realidad
not perceive anything
not realizing anything.
no percibir nada

Related Words

perception
The act of perceiving or the ability to do so.
percepción
perceived
What has been noticed or recognized.
percibido
perceptive
That has the ability to perceive clearly.
perceptivo

Slang Meanings

To realize the situation
He always perceives what is happening around him.
Él siempre percibe lo que está pasando a su alrededor.
To notice something strange
Don't you perceive that something doesn't add up here?
¿No percibes que algo no cuadra aquí?