observe

to watch or notice something carefully

observar, notar, vigilar

• observe that

Collocations observe a pattern · observe the effects of something

• She observed that he was nervous.

  Ella observó que estaba nervioso.

to celebrate a special day or event

celebrar, conmemorar

• observe a holiday

Collocations observe Christmas · observe the Sabbath

• They observed the anniversary of their marriage.

  Celebraron el aniversario de su matrimonio.

to follow rules or laws carefully

cumplir, respetar

• observe a rule

Collocations observe the law · observe a promise

• We must observe the rules of the road.

  Debemos cumplir con las reglas de tráfico.

to say something officially or formally

declarar, establecer

• observe that

Collocations observe a fact · observe the truth

• The judge observed that the defendant was guilty.

  El juez declaró que el acusado era culpable.