observou

[ɔ.bɛɾ.vou]

verb

observed

1. past tense of observar - to watch or look at carefully

He observed the birds in the forest.

Ele observou os pássaros na floresta.

2. to notice or perceive something

She observed that the door was open.

Ela observou que a porta estava aberta.

3. to make a remark or comment

He observed that the weather was improving.

Ele observou que o tempo estava melhorando.

4. to comply with or follow a rule or custom

They observed the tradition carefully.

Eles observaram a tradição cuidadosamente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

observou

standard usage across all Brazil

Portugal

observou

standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

observar de perto

observar em silêncio

deixar passar despercebido

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