Spanish Conversation · Level 60
76 words
Spanish word
obvio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈoβjo/
Meaning
- adjectiveobvious
Example
Es obvio que tienes razón.
It is obvious that you are right.
More examples
Su error era tan obvio que nadie pudo ignorarlo.
His mistake was so obvious that no one could ignore it.
Core concept
A fact immediately clear from what is seen or known.
Common phrases
es obvio
It's obvious
muy obvio
very obvious
dar por obvio
consider obvious
Similar words
claro: Plain and easy to understand.
evidente: So clear that it leaves no reasonable doubt.
aparente: Appears so based only on outward appearance.
patente: Plainly visible and unmistakable to any observer.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa que algo resulta evidente a la vista o por la información disponible.
Word origin
Spanish obvio comes from Latin obvius, formed from ob- 'toward' plus via 'way', originally meaning 'in the way' and later shifting to 'conspicuous, evident'.
Usage tips
- As a casual one-word reply, ¡Obvio! often means 'of course' and can sound ironic or dismissive, while evidente or claro fit better in formal contexts.
Opposites
- dudosodoubtfuladjective
- inciertouncertainadjective
Related words
- obviedadobviousnessnoun
- obviamenteobviouslyadverb