English–Spanish
“observation” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/oβseɾβaˈθjon/
Example
La observación de las aves requiere paciencia.
Observation of birds requires patience.
How to say “observation” in Spanish
“Observation” in Spanish is observación.
Close, systematic watching and note-taking of people, objects, or events.
Example sentences with observación
Hice una observación en el parque sobre las mariposas.
I made an observation in the park about butterflies.
Tips for using observación
- English speakers often assume observación is only a formal scientific report, but in everyday Spanish it frequently means 'a comment' or 'remark'.