observador
/obseɾbadoɾ/from spelling rules
The English word 'observant' is translated into Spanish as observador.
The term is used to describe someone who is alert and paying close attention.
Meaning: alert and paying close attention (adj)
Which one should you use?
While observador is the standard term, you can use perspicaz to describe someone who is observant or perceptive and the informal term fijón or fijona to describe someone who is highly observant or slightly nosy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, perspicaz is a formal term used to describe someone observant or perceptive.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use observadora when describing a female person or a feminine noun and observadoras for a group of females.
How do you pronounce it?
/obseɾbadoɾ/
Did you know?
- In the context of international politics and elections, observador is used as a professional title for an official neutral monitor rather than just a descriptive adjective.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a friend fijón is a common, lighthearted way to tease them for noticing tiny changes in someone's appearance.
- The suffix '-dor' in observador is the standard way in Spanish to turn a verb into an agent noun, similar to how '-er' works in the English word 'observer'.
Examples in context
- Tom es muy observador, ¿a que sí?Tom is very observant, isn't he?This sentence is useful for confirming that Tom is very observador.Tatoeba #5566882 by swyter, translation #3417051 by CK
- Eres muy observador.You're very observant.This sentence is useful for telling someone that they are observador.Tatoeba #1686349 by Shishir, translation #1682745 by Spamster
- Soy un estudiante observador y siempre presto atención en clase.I am an observant student and always pay attention in class.
- Mi hermano es muy atento y siempre nota los cambios en el ambiente.My brother is very observant and always notices changes in the surroundings.
- Elena siempre está avispada y nota los más mínimos detalles en su entorno.Elena is always observant and notices even the smallest details in her surroundings.
- No te fijes tanto en los demás, ¡eres muy fijón!Don't focus so much on others, you are very observant/nosy!
- Nuestro profesor es muy perspicaz y siempre encuentra soluciones creativas.Our teacher is very observant and always finds creative solutions.
- Alejandro tiene un ojo agudo para los negocios.Alejandro has an observant eye for business.
- El detective es muy observador con los detalles.The detective is very observant with details.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking at a painting in a museum.
- SofíaMira ese pequeño detalle en la esquina.Look at that small detail in the corner.
- AlejandroNo lo vi, eres muy observadora, Sofía.I didn't see it, you are very observant, Sofía.
- SofíaSolo presto atención a las cosas.I just pay attention to things.
- AlejandroYo no soy tan observador como tú.I am not as observant as you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
