observation

a remark or comment about something you have noticed

observación, comentario, nota

• make an observation

Collocations observation on the weather · observation about a person's behavior

• She made some interesting observations about the painting.

  Ella hizo algunas observaciones interesantes sobre el cuadro.

the act of watching something carefully over a period of time, especially in order to learn about it or study it scientifically

vigilancia, observación cuidadosa

• carry out an observation

Collocations observation of a patient · observation of the stars

• The doctor kept him under observation for 24 hours.

  El médico lo mantuvo bajo observación durante 24 horas.

a statement of fact or opinion based on careful thought and study

declaración, enunciado

• make an observation

Collocations observation about a trend · observation on the economy

• His observations were published in a scientific journal.

  Sus observaciones fueron publicadas en una revista científica.