observar

to observe, to watch, to notice

o b s e ɾ ˈb a ɾ
observ to observe, to watch + ar Infinitive
verb Uncommon #12,593
to observe, to watch
SP: Desde aquí puedes observar las estrellas.
EN: From here you can observe the stars.
to notice
SP: Pude observar que no estaba en casa.
EN: I was able to notice that he wasn't at home.
Conjugation of observar
Present
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First observo —
Second observas —
Third observa observan
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First observo —
Second observas —
Third observa observan
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second observa —
Third observe observen
observar
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First observé —
Third observó —
Past
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
First observaba —
Third observaba —
Subjunctive imperfect
SingularPlural
First observaba —
Third observaba —

Nosotros nos detuvimos a observar el bello escenario.

We stopped to admire the beautiful scenery.

Nos interesa observar las costumbres de las diferentes regiones.

We are interested in observing the customs of the different regions.

Como bien habrá podido observar, doctor, no soy humano.

As you may have noticed, doctor, I am not human.

— Star Trek II: La ira de Khan (1982)

Basta de observar a mi hermana.

Stop staring at my sister.

— El señor de los anillos: Las dos torres (2002)

Me gusta observar a la gente.

I like observing people.

La otra era observar la salud de los agentes.

The other was to observe the health of the agents.

Observar a su enemigo y esperar.

Observe your enemy and wait.

— Contratiempo (2017)

Tom podía observar que María se estaba poniendo muy nerviosa.

Tom could see that Maria was getting very nervous.

Me quedaré por aquí a observar mientras tenga combustible.

I'll stay here and watch as long as I have fuel.

— Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Pude observar un patinaje sobre hielo maravilloso.

I was able to watch some wonderful ice skating.

— Toni Erdmann (2016)

En casos como este, es muy importante estudiar, observar sin prejuicios.

In cases like this, it’s very important to study and observe without prejudice.

— Drácula (2025)

Querías un tiempo para observar a tu futura esposa.

You wanted some time to observe your future wife.

— Audition (2000)

Es necesario observar las reglas.

It is necessary to observe the rules.

Ciertamente en algunos lugares del mundo ya se pueden observar los efectos.

Certainly, in some parts of the world, the effects can already be observed.

Compró un telescopio para observar el cielo nocturno.

He bought a telescope to observe the night sky.

Ellos fueron a observar ballenas.

They went whale watching.

Te voy a observar.

I'm going to watch you.

Daniel pudo observar una vida de bienestar.

Daniel was able to observe a life of well-being.

— ¡Que te den profe! (2013)

Estoy mirando el cielo porque me gusta observar las nubes.

I'm looking at the sky because I like watching the clouds.

Tienes que observar más a la gente.

You have to observe people more.

A Tom le gusta observar aves.

Tom likes to watch birds.

Ha sido un placer observar cómo trabaja.

It has been a pleasure to watch you work.

No es eso lo que tienes observar.

That's not what you need to look at.

— Tampopo (1985)

Me gusta observar el campo.

I like to observe the countryside.

Observar y hacer un informe.

Observe and write a report.

— El experimento (2001)

Debes observar las reglas del dormitorio.

You must observe the dormitory rules.

Se reunió una multitud para observar la pelea.

A crowd gathered to watch the fight.