Percibir
Example: Puedo percibir el cambio de temperatura en la habitación.
Definition
"Percibir" means to become aware of or recognize something through the senses or the mind. It involves noticing or detecting changes, feelings, or information, as in the example phrase, 'I can perceive the change in temperature in the room.'
Etymology
The word "percibir" comes from the Latin 'percipere,' which means 'to seize entirely' or 'to grasp completely.' It combines 'per-' (thoroughly) and 'capere' (to take). Did you know? This root also gave rise to the English word 'perceive,' highlighting the shared linguistic history.
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"Percibir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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