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observant

[/əbˈzɜːrvənt/]
adjective
observador
1. Quick to notice or perceive things; attentive to details
She has an observant eye for detail in her artwork.
Ela tem um olhar observador para detalhes em sua arte.
2. Adhering to or respecting rules, laws, or customs
He is observant of traffic regulations.
Ele é respeitador das regulações de trânsito.
3. Practicing religious observances; devout
An observant Jewish family follows kosher dietary laws.
Uma família judaica observante segue as leis dietéticas kosher.
NYC Slang
eagle-eyed
Synonyms
attentiveperceptivewatchfulalertkeenmindful
Antonyms
inattentiveunobservantcarelessheedlessoblivious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observador
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
observador
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
observador
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
observador
Standard usage, may also use 'cumpridor' (law-abiding) in specific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

an observant eye
to be observant of the law
observant of customs
keep a keen eye on something
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