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observar

to observe, to watch, to follow, to obey

o b s e ɾ ˈb a ɾ
observ to observe, to watch + ar Infinitive
verb Uncommon #16,522
to observe, to watch
SP: Me gusta observar las aves desde la ventana.
EN: I like to watch the birds from the window.
to follow, to obey
SP: Debemos observar las reglas del lugar.
EN: We must follow the rules of the place.
Conjugation of observar
Indicative present
SingularPlural
Second observas —
Third observa observan
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
Second observas —
Third observa observan
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second observa —
Third observe observen
Present
observando
observar
Past
observado
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First observé —
Third observó —
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
First observaba —
Third observaba —
Subjunctive imperfect
SingularPlural
First observaba —
Third observaba —

Pude observar un patinaje sobre hielo maravilloso.

I was able to watch some wonderful ice skating.

— Toni Erdmann (2016)

Debes observar las reglas del dormitorio.

You must observe the dormitory rules.

Tom podía observar que María se estaba poniendo muy nerviosa.

Tom could see that Maria was getting very nervous.

Querías un tiempo para observar a tu futura esposa.

You wanted some time to observe your future wife.

— Audición (2000)

Compró un telescopio para observar el cielo nocturno.

He bought a telescope to observe the night sky.

Me gusta observar a la gente.

I like observing people.

Observar y hacer un informe.

Observe and write a report.

— Das Experiment (2001)

Es necesario observar las reglas.

It is necessary to observe the rules.

La otra era observar la salud de los agentes.

The other was to observe the health of the agents.

Basta de observar a mi hermana.

Stop staring at my sister.

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

Si no lo has notado, debes observar mejor.

If you haven't noticed, you should take a closer look.

Se reunió una multitud para observar la pelea.

A crowd gathered to watch the fight.

Estoy mirando el cielo porque me gusta observar las nubes.

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

Me gusta observar aviones despegando.

I like watching airplanes take off.

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)

Nos interesa observar las costumbres de las diferentes regiones.

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

Observar a su enemigo y esperar.

Observe your enemy and wait.

— Contratiempo (2017)

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

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

— Viaje a las estrellas II: La ira de Khan (1982)

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.

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)

Tienes que observar más a la gente.

You have to observe people more.

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.

Daniel pudo observar una vida de bienestar.

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

— Fack ju Göhte (2013)

Observar con ojos despejados.

Observe with clear eyes.

— La princesa Mononoke (1997)