Observación in english

Observation

pronunciation: ɑbzɜrveɪʃən part of speech: noun
In gestures

observación = observation ; observation ; remark ; observance. 

Example: There are a number of ways of finding out something one wants to know: observation, trial and error experiment; asking someone; looking it up for oneself.Example: I agree with the observation that in our catalog we had not brought together the 'American Scholar' and the 'Oration'.Example: My second point may be a slightly tangential, but I hope it is a concrete reaction to the general tenor of Mr. Lubetzky's remarks and the general subject posed.Example: As Sherlock Holmes reminded Dr Watson, 'You know my method; it is founded on the observance of trifles' = As Sherlock Holmes reminded Dr Watson, 'You know my method; it is founded on the observance of trifles'.

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» confirmar una observaciónbear out + a point .

Example: This latter point is born out in a survey of the information needs of Californians, which, in affirming the existence of such needs, added the rider that Californians 'do not always perceive these needs to be related to information'.

» de observaciónobservational [Relativo a la observación] .

Example: The observational technique involves the researcher being with the subject continuously throughout the day and observing their actions.

» hacer observaciones sobrecomment (on/upon) .

Example: I'd like, instead of commenting on Mr Kilgour's speech, to ask him a question.

» mantener en observaciónhold under + observationkeep + Nombre + under observation .

Example: Before an unredeemed dog is sold to a new owner, the poundkeeper may require that such dog be held under observation in a veterinary hospital.

Example: In these cases, suspects can be kept under observation only if there is evidence against them.

» metodología de observaciónsoft methodology [Metodología de análisis de una actividad objeto de estudio basada en la observación y en encuestas más que en el análisis estádistico de datos obtenidos de un experimento] .

Example: What is significant is the emphasis that is given - in addition to a carefully constructed set of statistics - to soft methodologies using observation and survey techniques.

» observación de aves y pájarosbirdwatching [bird-watching]birding .

Example: Most birders or birdwatchers pursue the activity of birdwatching or birding for recreational or social reasons, unlike ornithologists, who are engaged in the formal scientific study of birds.

Example: Outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy horseback riding, hiking, biking, birding and swimming, plus golf nearby.

» observación fortuitachance observation .

Example: From this chance observation, Kazantsev drew two conclusions: one dead on target, the other, way out in left field.

» observación inicialopening remark .

Example: North Korea said today it was fully ready to work to denuclearise the Korean peninsula in opening remarks to six-party talks in Beijing.

» observación militarsurveillance .

Example: Satellite-based communication systems are being used for surveillance and navigation purposes.

» período de observaciónobservation period .

Example: Impact factors based on the usual 2 years' observation period may therefore be distorted by deviating ageing behaviour.

» puesto de observaciónlookout [look-out] .

Example: Throughout the story references are made to Indian customs, such as the posting of a lookout for whales and enemies while others prepare food for winter storage = En toda la historia se hacen referencias a las costumbres indias, como, por ejemplo, la colocación de un vigía para detectar la presencia de ballenas y enemigos mientras que otros preparan comida para almacenarla para el invierno.

» satélite de observaciónsurveillance satellite .

Example: It has been estimated that computers 1000 times faster than today's fastest supercomputers will be needed by the late 1980s to process the amount of data sent back by surveillance satellites.

» tener en observaciónhold under + observationkeep + Nombre + under observation .

Example: Before an unredeemed dog is sold to a new owner, the poundkeeper may require that such dog be held under observation in a veterinary hospital.

Example: In these cases, suspects can be kept under observation only if there is evidence against them.

Observación synonyms

notice in spanish: darse cuenta, pronunciation: noʊtəs part of speech: noun, verb reflection in spanish: reflexión, pronunciation: rəflekʃən part of speech: noun remark in spanish: observación, pronunciation: rɪmɑrk part of speech: noun, verb observance in spanish: observancia, pronunciation: əbzɜrvəns part of speech: noun reflexion in spanish: reflexión, pronunciation: rɪfleksiən part of speech: noun watching in spanish: acecho, pronunciation: wɑtʃɪŋ part of speech: noun
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