observar
verb
1. to observe, watch
mirar atentamente
- Observó el cuadro en silencio.He observed the painting in silence.
- Observaron las estrellas.They watched the stars.
2. to notice, observe + que
notar algo
- Observé que faltaba una silla.I noticed that one chair was missing.
- El médico observó una mejora.The doctor observed an improvement.
3. to observe, comply with
cumplir una norma o costumbre
- Debemos observar las normas de seguridad.We must comply with the safety rules.
- La familia observa esta tradición.The family observes this tradition.
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