Observar
Example: Me gusta observar las estrellas por la noche.
Definition
"Observar" means to carefully watch or notice something or someone, often with attention to detail or for a specific purpose. For example, in the phrase 'Me gusta observar las estrellas por la noche,' it refers to the act of watching the stars at night.
Etymology
The word "observar" comes from the Latin verb 'observare,' which combines 'ob-' meaning 'over' or 'toward' and 'servare' meaning 'to keep' or 'to watch.' Did you know that "observar" originally implied not just looking but keeping careful watch or guarding?
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"Observar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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