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observer

[/əbˈzɜːrvər/]
nounpl: observers
observador
1. A person who watches or notices something
The observer noted the changes in the weather patterns.
O observador anotou as mudanças nos padrões climáticos.
2. A person sent to monitor or supervise an event, election, or situation
International observers monitored the election for fairness.
Observadores internacionais monitoraram a eleição para garantir justiça.
3. Someone who adheres to or follows a rule, custom, or religious practice
She is a strict observer of the Sabbath.
Ela é uma observadora rigorosa do Sabbath.
Synonyms
watcherspectatorwitnessmonitorlooker-on
Antonyms
participantactordoer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observador
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
observador
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
observador
No significant regional variation
Portugal
observador
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; professional observers often called 'observador internacional'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keen observer - observador atento/perspicaz
casual observer - observador casual
trained observer - observador treinado
observer effect - efeito do observador (in physics)
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