observe

observar, notar

Ver o darse cuenta de algo, especialmente al prestar mucha atención.

En inglés sencillo: To see or notice something, especially when paying close attention.

• We observed a small change.
• The doctor observed no signs of infection.
• Have you observed any differences between the two groups?

Cómo se usa: observe that… (We observed that the plants grew faster in sunlight.); observe someone/something doing something (The nurse observed the patient shaking.)

Sinónimos: notice, see, detect

Expresiones frecuentes: observe a change, observe something closely, observe a difference

observar

Mirar con atención a alguien o algo para aprender sobre ello.

En inglés sencillo: To watch someone or something carefully to learn about them.

• We observed birds in the garden.
• She observed the children while they played.
• You can observe the moon through this telescope.

Cómo se usa: observe someone/something doing something (The students observed ants carrying food back to their nest.)

Sinónimos: watch, study, monitor

Expresiones frecuentes: observe the stars, observe someone closely, observe animal behaviour

cumplir, respetar, observar

Hacer lo que exige una ley, una norma o un acuerdo.

En inglés sencillo: To do what a law, rule, or agreement requires.

• Please observe the safety rules.
• Both sides agreed to observe the ceasefire.
• Drivers who fail to observe speed limits may be fined.

Sinónimos: obey, follow, comply with

Antónimos: break, disobey

Expresiones frecuentes: observe the rules, observe a ceasefire, observe speed limits

señalar, comentar, observar

Decir o escribir algo que has notado o que consideras cierto.

En inglés sencillo: To say or write something you have noticed or think is true.

• He observed that the room was cold.
• As she rightly observed, we still need more money.
• The report observes that many families cannot afford fresh food.

Cómo se usa: observe that… (The writer observed that small changes can have large effects.)

Sinónimos: remark, comment, note

Expresiones frecuentes: observe that, rightly observe, observe dryly

celebrar, guardar, observar

Celebrar un día especial o seguir una tradición realizando las actividades o ceremonias habituales.

En inglés sencillo: To mark a special day or follow a tradition by doing the usual activities or ceremonies.

• Our family observes this holiday every year.
• They observed a minute of silence for the victims.
• Many people observe the festival by sharing a meal.

Sinónimos: mark, celebrate, keep

Expresiones frecuentes: observe a holiday, observe the Sabbath, observe a fast