observer

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɒb.zɜː.və/ AmE /ɑːbˈzɜrvər/

noun en → es

1 PERSON WHO WATCHES [C] B1

a person who watches or listens to something carefully, especially in order to learn about it or report on it

observador, testigo

  • an observer of sth

Collocations observer of events · observer at a meeting

  • She was an observer at the peace talks.

    Ella fue observadora en las conversaciones de paz.

2 PERSON WHO MONITORS [C] B2

a person who is officially present to watch and report on an event or situation, especially in order to make sure that rules are followed

observador oficial, supervisor

  • an observer of sth

Collocations observer at an election · international observers

  • The election was monitored by international observers.

    La elección fue supervisada por observadores internacionales.