perceive

to see, hear, or become aware of something using one of your senses

percibir, notar, advertir

• perceive something

Collocations perceive a threat · perceive an opportunity

• She perceived a movement in the shadows.

  Ella percibió un movimiento en las sombras.

to think or understand something about someone or something, especially when you have an opinion that is different from other people's opinions

interpretar, entender, concebir

• perceive somebody/something as something

Collocations perceive someone as a threat · perceive an event as significant

• The media perceives him as a dangerous criminal.

  Los medios lo interpretan como un delincuente peligroso.