óbvio
/ˈɔ.bi.vju/
The Portuguese word for obvious is óbvio.
The word is used to describe something that is easily discovered, understood or self-explanatory.
Meaning: easily discovered or understood, self-explanatory (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing from óbvio to óbvia for feminine nouns. The adjective takes the form óbvios to modify masculine plural nouns. The adjective takes the form óbvias to modify feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈɔ.bi.vju/.
When do people say it?
In Brazil, the phrase Pelo amor de Deus! is used informally to convey a sense of exasperation when something is obvious.
Did you know?
- The word óbvio shares its ancestral roots with the English word 'way', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root for 'to go'.
- When a Brazilian speaker finds something so óbvio that it is frustrating, they might pair it with a shrug and a click of the tongue, a non-verbal cue of impatience.
- Portuguese uses the word evidente as a frequent synonym for óbvio, but evidente carries a stronger sense of being 'proven' or 'visible to the eye'.
Examples in context
- É óbvio, não é?It's obvious, isn't it?This sentence shows how to use óbvio in a rhetorical question.Tatoeba #7088665 by pajunior, translation #2546473 by CK
- Isso não é óbvio?Isn't it obvious?This sentence uses óbvio to ask a question.Tatoeba #4341066 by Ricardo14, translation #2248662 by CK
- Bem, é óbvio agora.Well, it's obvious now.This sentence uses óbvio to state that something has become clear.Tatoeba #10657299 by Advanced, translation #3737022 by CK
- É evidente que o resultado final será favorável.It is obvious that the final outcome will be favorable.
- O motivo pelo qual ele desistiu do projeto é claro.The reason why he gave up on the project is obvious.
- A solução para o problema estava patente desde o início.The solution to the problem was obvious from the start.
- Os benefícios dessa medida são transparentes para todos.The benefits of this measure are obvious to everyone.
- É óbvio que ela está mentindo.It's obvious that she is lying.
- A resposta para essa pergunta é bem nítida.The answer to this question is quite obvious.
- A atitude dele foi flagrante, estava na sua cara.His behavior was obvious, it was written all over his face.
- É lógico que ele vai se atrasar se não sair agora.It's obvious that he will be late if he doesn't leave now.
- Pelo amor de Deus! Isso é tão óbvio, não sei como você não entendeu ainda.For God's sake! It's so obvious, I don't know how you haven't understood it yet.
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Example conversation
Mariana and Rodrigo are discussing a simple puzzle.
- MarianaVocê consegue resolver isso?Can you solve this?
- RodrigoSim, a resposta é óbvia.Yes, the answer is obvious.
- MarianaSério? Eu não vi agora.Really? I didn't see it just now.
- RodrigoOlhe bem, é muito óbvio.Look closely, it's very obvious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “obvious” translations and entries óbvio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries óbvio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
