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observing

[/əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/]
verb (present participle/gerund)
observando
1. watching carefully or paying attention to something
The scientist is observing the behavior of the animals.
O cientista está observando o comportamento dos animais.
2. noticing or perceiving something
I observed that she seemed upset.
Observei que ela parecia estar chateada.
3. following or adhering to a law, custom, or practice
The family is observing the religious holiday.
A família está observando o feriado religioso.
4. making a remark or comment about something
She observed that the weather was changing.
Ela observou que o tempo estava mudando.
Synonyms
watchingnoticingperceivingmonitoringremarking
Antonyms
ignoringoverlookingdisregarding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observando
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
observando
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
observando
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
observando
European Portuguese uses the same form

Related Idioms & Phrases

observe silence - guardar silêncio
observe a moment of silence - fazer um minuto de silêncio
observe the rules - respeitar as regras
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