obvio
/ˈobbjo/
The English word "obvious" can be translated into Spanish as obvio. Wiktionary also lists evidente.
Meaning: easily discovered or understood, self-explanatory (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| obvio | /ˈobbjo/ /ˈobjo/ |
| evidente | /ebiˈdente/ |
Both obvio and evidente are used to describe something that is easily discovered, understood or self-explanatory.
Which one should you use?
While obvio and evidente are often interchangeable, evidente can sometimes carry a slightly more formal or technical nuance of something being "evident" or "manifest".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective obvio must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use obvia for feminine nouns, obvios for masculine plural nouns and obvias for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈobbjo/
Did you know?
- If you want to say something is 'glaringly obvious' in a more dramatic way, Spanish speakers often use the phrase a todas luces.
- The Spanish word obvio shares a common ancestor with the English word 'way', stemming from the Latin 'via' which means 'road' or 'path'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, young people use Es obvio as a sarcastic slang retort, much like saying 'Duh' in English.
Examples in context
- Es obvio que mentiste.It's obvious that you told a lie.This sentence is useful for saying it's obvious that someone lied using obvio.Tatoeba #399419 by catakaoe, translation #283377 by CK
- Es obvio que él mintió.It's obvious that he lied.This sentence is useful for saying it's obvious that he lied using obvio.Tatoeba #399418 by catakaoe, translation #395383 by CK
- Es obvio que es inocente.It's obvious that he's innocent.This sentence is useful for saying it's obvious that he is innocent using obvio.Tatoeba #1542868 by Shishir, translation #10833045 by SillyDonut7
- Evidentemente, el cambio climático está afectando a nuestro planeta.Obviously, climate change is affecting our planet.
- Claramente, tenemos que tomar medidas para solucionar este problema.Clearly, we have to take measures to solve this problem.
- Está claro que él está enamorado de ella.It's obvious that he is in love with her.
- Se ve que te gusta mucho este lugar.It's clear that you really like this place.
- Si estudias, de cajón que pasarás el examen.If you study, it's obvious that you'll pass the exam.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are looking at a math problem on a whiteboard.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿ves la solución?Alejandro, do you see the solution?
- AlejandroSí, es muy obvio.Yes, it is very obvious.
- LucíaPara ti es obvio, pero yo no la veo.It is obvious to you, but I don't see it.
- AlejandroTe la explicaré ahora mismo.I will explain it to you right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “obvious” translations and entries obvio, evidente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries evidente, obvio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
