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observe in Spanish

observe in Spanish is observar, seguir, servar — observe means to watch someone or something carefully.

observe in Spanish

observar
verb
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
seguir
verb
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
servar
verb
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
tomar en cuenta
verb
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).

What does "observe" mean?

  1. verb To watch someone or something carefully.
    "Birdwatchers sat quietly to observe the owls leaving their nest at dusk."
  2. verb To follow or comply with a rule, custom, or celebration.
    "Drivers must observe the speed limit near the school."
  3. verb To make a remark or comment.
    ""The soup is rather salty," the guest observed with a small smile."
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observe in a sentence

  • Birdwatchers sat quietly to observe the owls leaving their nest at dusk.
  • Scientists observed the animals' behaviour for months.
  • Drivers must observe the speed limit near the school.
  • In our house, we observe a quiet hour after lunch every Sunday.

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What is "observe" in Spanish?
"observe" in Spanish is observar, seguir, servar. observe means: To watch someone or something carefully.
How do you use "observe" in a sentence?
Example: "Birdwatchers sat quietly to observe the owls leaving their nest at dusk." In Spanish, "observe" is observar, seguir, servar.
Are there other ways to say "observe" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "observe": observar, seguir, servar, tomar en cuenta.
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