La observación
Example: La observación cuidadosa reveló detalles importantes del experimento.
Definition
"La observación" refers to the act of carefully watching, noticing, or examining something to gain information or understanding. It involves paying close attention to details, often used in scientific, educational, or everyday contexts to reveal important facts.
Etymology
The term "la observación" comes from the Latin word 'observatio,' which means 'a watching over' or 'inspection.' It entered Spanish through Old French 'observation.' Did you know that the root 'ob-' means 'toward' and 'servare' means 'to watch or keep,' highlighting the attentive nature of observation?
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"La observación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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